It’s been another exciting and productive month at the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development as we continue to support business and economic development throughout Indian Country. So far this year, we have consulted with and provided technical assistance to over 200 Native American businesses through our new National Center Technical Assistance Program (NCTAP) […]

In our latest installment of board member and staff profiles, get to know one of our newest board members, Lillian Sparks Robinson. Lillian has deep experience in Indian Country, and was Commissioner of the Administration for Native Americans under President Obama. She recently entered the private sector for the first time when she founded Wopila […]

The National Center mourns the loss of Senator John McCain. Senator McCain was a patriot and strong advocate for Indian Country. From his time as chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, to his reverence and support for the Navajo Code Talkers, to his firm defense of tribal sovereignty, Senator McCain was a dear […]

Winners span entrepreneurs, tribes, Native leaders, elected officials, and corporate business leaders who have made significant contributions to Indian Country March 27, 2018MESA, AZ – The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (The National Center) recently honored deserving individuals, tribes, and businesses during the 42nd annual INPRO Awards Gala at the Reservation Economic Summit […]

National Center Board Chairman testifies at House Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs hearing on key economic development legislation January 17, 2018 WASHINGTON, DC – Derrick Watchman, Board Chairman for the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, testified before the House Natural Resource Committee’s Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs […]

It has been another busy month for both me and the National Center, and I know the next month and the rest of the year will be no different. A few weeks ago, I was honored to participate in the Federal Communications Commission’s Supplier Diversity Workshop in Washington. Our panel discussed why supplier diversity is […]

The National Center’s President and CEO joins prestigious group that focuses on education, housing and homeownership, and business and entrepreneurship May 23, 2018MESA, AZ – The Center for Indian County Development (CICD) at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis recently announced that Chris James, the President and CEO of the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development […]