22nd Annual Reservation Economic Summit (RES2008)
& American Indian Business Trade Fair

RES 2008 Press Releases
	NEW Procurement Pavilion
	RES 2008 Announcement
RES 2008 Agenda
	Agenda
Registration
	Conference Attendee
Sponsors
	RES 2008 Sponsor List
	RES 2007 Sponsor List
RES 2008 Documents
	Session / Speaker Form
	Event Flyer
	Volunteer Application
Other Activities
	MBRT Reception Invitation
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Presenting Sponsor

RES is the premier American Indian economic and business development conference in the nation. Attendees include American Indian entrepreneurs, tribal economic and business development decision-makers, tribal leaders, government and corporate buyers seeking Indian suppliers and contractors.

RES is structured as two days of business information and training delivered through sixteen 90-minute sessions that is geared specifically for Indian entrepreneurs, tribal enterprises, and organizations wishing to do business with American Indian Business Trade Fair. The trade fair provides opportunities for American Indian suppliers to meet corporate and government buyers to market their organizations and companies, network, and negotiate potential contracts.

An example of a contract that resulted from RES comes from Travis N Parashonts, CEO & Chairman of Tribally-owned Suh’dutsing Technologies. Mr. Parashonts states “We were given an opportunity to make a presentation during RES that resulted in a 5-year contract worth $200 million. That is wonderful news for our IT company. Your conference gave us the exposure and opportunity to market our company that netted positive results. We were also able to develop positive relationships with other major IT companies who were there presenting. I found it to be a positive and productive conference. Please give your staff and board my thanks and I look forward to many more RES conferences in the future.”

ON-LINE Registration is now closed but fax and email registration is still available.
Registrations can be faxed to 918-245-8007 or e-mailed to lela@event1inc.net. All registrations received after February 15, 2008, will be processed on-site at the RES 2008 event in Las Vegas.

Need more info, call: 888-712-8922

Thank you for participating in our RES conference. See you in Vegas!!

RES is:

• The largest and longest running national American Indian business event in the nation.
• The premier gathering of American Indian Entrpreneurs, tribal entrepreneurs, tribal representatives, corporations and government agencies.
• An opportunity for networking and business transactions
• A learning experience in a variety of workshops relevant to doing business in Indian country

JOIN US for

• Sixteen workshops in four tracks
• Over 3000 attendees
• Networking receptions
• Access to business leaders
• American Indian Craft Fair

• Trade Fair with over 300 exhibitors
• Compelling keynote speakers
• Procurement Pavilion
• Internet Café
• Corporate, federal and tribal government contacts
• Government and corporate contract opportunities

Who will Benefit?

Indian Businesses & Tribal Enterprises

• Indian businesses have received multi-million dollar contracts from relationships forged at RES via networking, Trade Fair, & Procurement Pavilion
• Get the latest news/updates from federal procurement personnel on new methods of doing business with the government
• Hear from businesses who have used Communications & Information Technology successfully
• Receive the latest teachings on new business techniques straight from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth
• Discover new strategies and hear success stories from experienced SBA 8(a) certified companies
• Learn about new government energy programs and how you can increase your bottom line through more efficient energy use

Tribal Representatives

• Get the latest information on established and emerging technologies
• Successfully leverage your Tribe’s resources to bring corporations into the reservation community
• Discover how Tribes can utilize energy as an economic development model
• Learn how to develop your political, legal, and corporate infrastructure
• Acquire techniques for accessing capital and identifying new funding sources
• Gather success stories from other tribal enterprises

Corporations & Government Participants

• Personally meet certified Indian businesses that can deliver quality products in a timely fashion
• Hear from top level leaders in Indian Country speak on economic development issues
• Help Reach your DBE and outreach goals
• Participate in the Procurement Pavilion and view presentations from pre-qualified Indian enterprises

Hotel Information:

$129 ROOM RATES!  DEADLINE: February 8, 2008

Special RES 2008 room rate of $129 (Thu 2/28/2008 – Mon 3/10/08) is available to all RES participants at the Las Vegas Hilton. Book your rooms early. RES room block sell out quickly each year. Room rate is for single or double occupancy.  Be sure to mention “RES 2008” when making your reservations. 

Las Vegas Hilton
(www.lvhilton.com)
3000 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV  89109
800-732-7117 (hotel - reservations)
702-732-5111 (hotel - general)

Click here for room registration