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Native Edge Institutes – San Diego

Elevate your Business Potential

Brought to you by The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) and powered by: Key Bank

Free Onsite Training Open to all Native Owned and Minority Business Enterprises MBEs, (Parking onsite see fee below, free lunch included)

Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
333 West Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 Phone: (619) 234-1500
Onsite Parking Daily parking fee:
40.00, Valet 60.00, 13.00 hourly

Hotel Website

Register: https://na.eventscloud.com/748242

Wednesday May 17, 2023, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM PST
(Roundtable discussions from 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM for onsite participants)

9:30 AM 10:00 AM Welcome Remarks
Moderator: Yvette Fielder, Program Director, NCAIED Chris James, President & CEO, NCAIED
Derrick Watchman, Chairman of the Board, NCAIED
Hellyaachwehay Quisquis, President/CEO, San Pasqual Economic Development Corporation (confirmed) William (Mike) Littig, National Executive Native American Financial Services, Key Bank, (invited)

10:00 AM 12:00 PM Overview of Small Business Federal Contracting, Set-aside Programs, Updates, New Rules & Regulations: This session will train nascent federal contractors regarding the benefits of participating in various small business contracting and set-aside programs. We will review eligibility criteria, affiliation concerns, program benefits, and discussions on how to maintain eligibility. Small Business Contracting Programs to be discussed include the 8(a) Business Development, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Women Owned Small Business and Economically Disadvantaged Women Owned Small Business Programs. And review the New Rules and Regulations.

Moderator: Yvette Fielder, Program Director, NCAIED

  • John Shoraka, GovContractPros

12:00 PM 12:15 PM Short Lunch Break (included with registration): We will take a short break to allow attendees to settle with their meal to hear the next panel discussion.

12:15 PM 1:15 PM Contract Opportunities, Forecasts and Key Steps to Winning your Next Contract Learn how to navigate the steps to winning your next contract with various organizations.

Moderator: Derrick Watchman, Chairman of the Board, NCAIED

  • Desiree Morales, City of San Diego (invited)
  • Eric Ravelli, US Army Corp of Engineers (invited)
  • Demeshia Swanson, State of California, Department of General Services (invited)
  • Alma Banuelos, San Diego Unified School District (invited)

1:15 PM 1:45 PM Leadership Essentials, The Foundation of Success: This session will focus on one of the most critical aspects of a successful company, leadership. Learn how one company has avoided some of the most basic obstacles that hinder success while also defining some of the most important character values that are essential to leading, growing, and establishing your team’s path to success.

Moderator: Erin Abrahamson, Chief of Staff, NCAIED

  • Daren Masten, President & Founder, Clear Cloud Solutions Inc (confirmed)

1:45 PM 2:30 PM Unlock your Export or Import Potential: In this session learn how you can unlock your global market potential to increase your profits, reduce market dependence, and stabilize seasonal sales. Connect with SBA resources and partners to your export journey.

Moderator: Kyia Jackson, Export Business Development Specialist, NCAIED

  • TBD

2:30 PM 2:45 Short Break

2:45 PM 3:30 PM Loan Programs and Access to Capital: Without adequate financing, through microloans, commercial lending, or investment capital, most entrepreneurs cannot start new businesses or grow their existing companies. In this session learn how various programs can assist your business to the next level, with access to capital.

Moderator: Erin Abrahamson, Chief of Staff, NCAIED

  • Briana Weisinger, MA, MBA, Assoc. Regional Director, San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network (invited)
  • Open

3:30 PM 4:00 PM American Indian Procurement Technical Assistance Centers: This session you will learn about how the PTACs provide free local, in-person counseling and training services. Learn about the various ways on how to best market yourself, learn about the importance of your capability narrative/capability statement, and how to get involved with Government Contracting.

Moderator: Yvette Fielder, Program Director, NCAIED

  • Mike Sabellico, Regional Director, San Diego, Orange & Imperial APEX Accelerator formerly PTAC (invited)

4:00 PM Closing for online participation

4:00 PM 4:30 PM Roundtable and Networking Discussions: Join us for small group discussions with local mentors and our expert speakers.

Table #1 – Federal Contracting & Certifications, John Shoraka, GovContractPros
Table #2 – Access to Capital, Briana Weisinger, MA, MBA, Assoc. Regional Director, San Diego & Imperial SBDC Network (invited)
Table #3 – Exporting Potential, TBD
Table #4 – Leadership Essentials, Daren Masten, President & Founder, Clear Cloud Solutions Inc
Table #5 – APEX Accelerator, formerly PTAC, Mike Sabellico, Regional Director, San Diego, Orange & Imperial APEX Accelerator
Table #6 – Lunch panel, TBD

4: 30 PM Closing Remarks: Derrick Watchman, Chairman of the BOD, NCAIED

4:30 PM Survey: Please fill out and return your survey

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