The National Center met DJ Element through our work with the Intertribal Council of Nevada (ICTN). DJ Element, whose given name is Logan Howard, is Pima from the Salt River Indian Reservation. He started collecting records as a teenager, and 26 later, he is a world-renowned DJ who has worked with entertainers from LL Cool […]
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 Osiyo! And thank you for your continued support of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. I hope you and your loved ones had a fantastic summer and are gearing up for an even better fall. We ended August on a high note with our Native Edge Institute in New York City. These […]
Native Health and Business Leader Dr. Crystal Lee Shares Her Story with the National Center We recently set down with Dr. Crystal Lee, co-founder and CEO of several businesses, including Indigenous Health. Indigenous Health provides direct health care services to Native Americans nationwide. Dr. Lee’s credentials are sterling, with multiple degrees in public health and […]
I know it’s hard to believe, but we are only about 6 weeks out from the 2022 Reservation Economic Summit. This year’s event promises to be one of the best ever, with 3,000 people expected to be in attendance. Whether you are a first-time guest or if you’ve been coming to RES since the 1990s, […]
The National Center recently welcomed new team members to our regional American Indian Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (AIPTACs) and Arizona Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Export Center. Chris Jeansonne Jr., Mabel Tsosie, and Stan Sams are joining our Marksville, Louisiana, Navajo Nation, and Denver Colorado AIPTAC offices, respectively. As Procurement Specialists, they’ll assist Native-owned and […]
Statement from Chris James, President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, on the passing of Congressman Don Young: “The National Center is saddened by the passing of Alaska Congressman Don Young. For nearly 50 years, including as Chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native […]
William D. Lowe is a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a Board Member for The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development and was recently elected Speaker of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council. William Lowe has a long history of serving Indian Country, and credits his experience serving in the United States Marine […]
Spring has arrived, which means that the 2022 Reservation Economic Summit is just around the corner. If you haven’t done so already, I encourage you to purchase your tickets to Indian Country’s largest and longest-running economic development conference. This year, we’ll welcome guest to our new venue, Caesars Palace. Though the location may have […]
Funding aims to build resilience in Native American businesses as they address COVID-19-related challenges January 12, 2022 MESA, AZ – KeyBank has announced a $300,000 philanthropic grant to the The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), a non-profit organization that assists American Indian Tribes and tribal people with businesses and economic development. KeyBank’s grant will be used to […]
Welcoming New Team Members to The National Center The National Center means business for Indian Country, and that mission is something our staff lives out every day. Thanks to The National Center’s dedicated team, Native Hawaiian, Alaska Native, and American Indian entrepreneurs and business owners always have someone on their side. That’s why we’re always […]