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February 27 - March 1, 2012
Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV
Reservation Economic Summit (RES)
RES is the premier American Indian economic and business development conference in the nation. Attendees include American Indian and Indigenous entrepreneurs, tribal economic and business development decision-makers, tribal leaders, government and corporate Executives and 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 native entrepreneurs, tribal enterprises, and organizations wishing to do business with American Indian Businesses. On day 3, 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.
RES is:
The largest and longest running national American Indian business event in the nation.
The premier gathering of American Indian and Indigenous Entrepreneurs, 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
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Sixteen workshops in four tracks
Over 3000 attendees
Networking receptions
Access to business leaders
Artisan Market place
Trade Fair with over 350 exhibitors
Compelling keynote speakers
Procurement Pavilion
Internet Café
Corporate, federal and tribal government contacts
Government and corporate contract opportunities
Who Benefits?
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
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