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NationalRESLasVegas2016Agenda-Please note: Agenda is subject to change

NationalRESLasVegas2016-DRAFTAGENDA

DATE/TIME ACTIVITY/LOCATION Sunday,March20th2:00pm-7:00pm Registration

BERMUDAA Monday,March21st7:00am–7:00pm Registration

BERMUDAA8:15am Breakfast–Golfersonly

LASVEGASPAIUTEGOLFRESORT8:30am–9:00am ProcurementExpoOrientation

MONTEGOPROMENADEREGISTRATIONCOUNTER9:00am–4:00pm BuyNativeProcurementMatchmakingExpo

MONTEGO

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9:00am–3:00pm 30thAnnualNCAIEDScholarshipGolfClassic

LASVEGASPAIUTEGOLFRESORT9:00am–5:00pm AmericanIndianArtMarket

CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE10:00am–10:15am NationalRESNetworkingBreak

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA10:30am–12:00pm BusinessBootcamp-BreakoutSessionsONE

Session 1: ENTREPRENEURSHIP – How to Plan for & Start a Business. Distinguishmythfromfactsaboutsmallbusinessownership,self-assessyourreadiness,andfindout how to develop a business plan based on feedback from family, friends andpotentialcustomers.JAMAICAA,BPresenter:VictorChristiansen–Chief,MinorityandWomenBusinessandDiversityInclusionBranch,OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,FederalDepositInsuranceCorporation

Session2:STARTUPs–TypesofBusinessStructures–Pros&Cons.Understandthedifferencesamongtypesofbusinessstructures,whattypebestsuitsyourneedsandculture,andhowbesttomanagerisksandprotectyourinterests.TRINIDADA,BPresenter:ChadMcKinney–Partner,McKinney&Associates,LLCSession 3: FINANCEANDACCOUNTING– FinancialManagement&Managing CashFlow.Understandtheessentials-rules,toolsandbestpracticesforasmallbusiness.Better prepare for business financing needs (start-up finance, working capital, andfixedassetloans).Learnwaystomanagecashflow(e.g.,receivables&payables)andhow better cash flow management and projections based on the cash cycle canimprove and strengthen your business and access capital if needed for businessexpansion.ST.THOMASAPresenters:

A. KeithNeves–ProgramAnalyst,MinorityandWomenBusinessandDiversityInclusionBranch,OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,FederalDepositInsuranceCorporation

B. SeanMcCabe–ManagingShareholder,Anuskewicz&McCabeCPA’s,PC

Session4:ONLINEBUSINESSTRAININGANDOPPORTUNITYRESOURCE–NativeEdgeTools. Explore the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development’s

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innovative “Native Edge” Online Business Ecosystem, the exciting new virtual One-Stop-ShopforNativeAmericanBusinessEmpowermentthatprovides IndianCountrywithunprecedentedopportunity24hoursaday,7daysaweek. Learnhowto loginfromyourlaptop,tabletorsmartphonetofindopportunitiesin:● TheTRAININGEDGE–gainbusinessknowledgeandbestpracticesfromover

200hoursworthofbusinesstraininganddevelopmentvideos.● TheHIRE EDGE – search for job opportunities or search for talentedNative

employeesforyourfirminIndianCountry’sWorkforceDevelopmentHub;● The PROCUREMENT EDGE – search, create and discover Federal, corporate

andN2N® (Native toNative) Request for Proposals (RFPs) in one easy spot.TheEdge’soneofakindsearchengineallowsyoutosavetimesearchingforNativespecificFederalRFPs.CorporateAmericacanfindandsourceRFPstoNativebusinesses.ThroughNativeEdge,IndianTribesandNativebusinessescancreatetheirownRFPsandsourcebusinessopportunitiestootherTribes’andtribalmembers’enterprisestohelpgrowtribaleconomies.

● TheN2NEDGECommunity–buildyourownprofile,completewithallofyourspecificbusinessinformation,includingacompanyvideo,biography,companyperformance, capability statements, certifications, NAICS and other suppliercodes,andlistyourproductsandservices.Networkandmarketyourbusinesslikeneverbefore!

ExploretheamazingNativeEdgeecosystem–broughttoyoubytheNCAIED.ANTIGUAAPresenter:BlakeTrueblood–DirectorofBusinessDevelopment,TheNationalCenterforAmericanIndianBusinessDevelopment

12:30pm–1:30pm BusinesstoBusinessCollaborationLuncheon

GRANDBALLROOMA● Invocation● Lunchisserved● Welcome● AwardPresentations:

○ SmallBusinessEmpowermentAward○ AmericanIndianBusinessoftheYearAward

● SpecialRemarks:○ MaryKimTitla–ExecutiveDirector,UnitedNationalIndianTribalYouth

(UNITY)■ MemorandumofUnderstandingSigning–NCAIEDandUNITY

● Keynote:MarkBegich-U.S.Senator(Alaska)andPolicyAdvisoratSonosky,Chambers,Sachse,Endreson&Perry

● FinalRemarks

1:45pm–3:15pm BreakoutSessionsTWO

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Session 1: BUSINESS EFFICIENCY – Time Management – Tips to Make You MoreEfficient. Improve your time management skills by applying some common timemanagementpractices,suchasABCAnalysis,ParetoAnalysis,EisenhowerandPOSECMethods.JAMAICAA,BPresenter:KaySimon–ProgramAnalystMinorityandWomenBusinessandDiversityInclusionBranch,OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,FederalDepositInsuranceCorporationSession2:ENTREPRENEURSHIP–SacrificingTodayforaBetterTomorrow. Manyofuswanttostartabusinessbutwedon'tknowwheretobegin,don'tworry--you’renotalone.Infact,giventheneweconomicconditionsthesedays,morepeoplethaneverbeforehavefoundthe"job"theythoughtwasoutthereforthemdoesn'texist.Othershavecometotheconclusionthattheywouldrathercreateworktheyarepassionateabout,constructedtofitwiththeirownlifegoals.Nomatterwhatthemotivationistobe your own boss, you can start today. Attend this session for tips on how to getstarted.TRINIDADA,BPresenters:

A.BlakeTrueblood–DirectorofBusinessDevelopment,TheNationalCenterforAmericanIndianBusinessDevelopment

B.BrianGurski–SeniorConsultant,TheAccelerationGroup,Inc.Session 3: ACCOUNTING – Internal Financial Controls, Fraud Risk & Tax Planning.Smallbusinessownerscanavoidcommonaccountingerrorsorremedymistakeswithstrong internal controls that can help manage risk, catch fraud, and facilitatecost/benefitanalyses.Learnmoreaboutkeyinternalcontrols,taxplanningandwhatcostscanbedeductedorwrittenoffonyourbusinesstaxreturn.ANTIGUAAPresenter:SeanMcCabe–ManagingShareholder,Anuskewicz&McCabeCPA’s,PCSession 4: BANKING SERVICES – Options for Business Financing. This session willhighlightthemostcommonbankingservicesforsmallbusinesses,includingmerchantservices, payroll processing, and business credit. Hear howbusiness owners decidewhichbanking services to use, basedon evaluating howparticular services apply totheirbusinessandfulfilltheirbusinessneeds.ST.THOMASAPresenters:

A. KeithNeves–ProgramAnalyst,MinorityandWomenBusinessandDiversityInclusionBranch,OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,FederalDepositInsuranceCorporation

B. LyleFrederickson–SeniorVicePresident,GreatWesternBank

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3:30pm–3:45pm NationalRESNetworkingBreakMIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA

4:00pm–5:30pm BreakoutSessionsTHREE

Session1:NEGOTIATIONSKILLS–TheArtoftheDeal.Somearenaturals,butanyonecanlearnvaluablenegotiationstrategiesandtacticsinattendingthistrainingsession.Studytheartofnegotiation.Engageinrole-playingtopracticethe“giveandtake”ofbargaining,figureouttheotherside’strueinterestsandbottomline,andlearnhowtoclosethedealmostfavorabletoyou.ST.THOMASAPresenter:ClaraPratte–CEO,NOVACorporation-Invited Session2:SMALLBUSINESS–PlanningforaHealthyBusiness.Aftercompletingthissession,participantswillbeableto:

● Convertavagueideaintoaresourceplan.● Understandhowabusinessplanhelpsmotivatestakeholderstosupporttheir

businessideas.● Understandtheimportanceofpersonalcreditandahealthyrelationshipwith

lenders.JAMAICAA,BPresenter:KaySimon–ProgramAnalystMinorityandWomenBusinessandDiversityInclusionBranch,OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,FederalDepositInsuranceCorporationSession 3: SELLING YOUR BUSINESS & SUCCESSION PLANNING – When transitiontime comes, be prepared by incorporating life-cycle issues into yourmanagementplanning.Consider theoptionsand learnhowdecideonthebestoption,whether itmay be selling the business, transitioning the management to successors (a familymember,asecondincommand,apurchaser),andplanningforretirement.TRINIDADA,BPresenters:

A. VictorChristiansen–Chief,MinorityandWomenBusinessandDiversityInclusionBranch,OfficeofMinority&WomenInclusion,FederalDepositInsuranceCorporation

B. PatriciaParker–CEO,NativeAmericanManagementServices,andViceChair,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors

Session 4: MARKETING – Social media and visual bookmarking with Facebook &Pinterest.Whether you sell in person, online or through an app, you know that

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FacebookandPinterestprovidethebesttoolsandthemostwidelyusedplatformsasyour business grows. Join a small business expert from Facebook and Pinterest astheyshowyouwhat’spossibletohelptakeyourbusinesstothenextlevel.Pinteresthelps people discover the things they want to collect, plan, buy, and do. Throughconnectingsharedinterestsyoucaninspirecommunitiesinanauthenticwayonthishighquality,visualbookmarkingtool.Areastobecoveredduringthepresentationinclude:

● Content – Tips for creating relevant, engaging, visual content that willresonatewithyourtargetaudience.

● Targeting – Get to know the tools available to ensure you're getting yourmessageinfrontoftherightpeople.

● Connecting Interests– Learnmoreabout thePinterestplatformandwhat ithastoofferintellingavisualstoryaboutyourbusinessandcommunity.

ANTIGUAAPresenters:

A. AlexHill–PartnershipLead,SmallBusiness,FacebookB. JordanSkyePaul–ProductSpecialistLead,CommunityOperations,Pinterest

6:30pm–8:30pm NationalRES2016-GrandOpeningWelcomeReceptionGRANDBALLROOMA

Tuesday,March22nd7:00am–5:00pm Registration

BERMUDAA7:30am–8:45am RESNetworkingBreakfast

GRANDBALLROOMF9:00am–10:15am OpeningGeneralSession

GRANDBALLROOMA● PostingofColors:NativeAmericanFemaleColorGuard● Invocation:BennyTso–Chairman,LasVegasPaiuteTribe● OpeningWelcomePresentation● Welcome – Gary Davis – President and CEO, National Center for American

IndianEnterpriseDevelopment● WelcomefromPresentingSponsor–DineDevelopmentCorporation● Derrick Watchman – Chairman, Board of Directors, National Center for

AmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopment● Raina Thiele – Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Public

Engagement,OfficeofPublicEngagement,TheWhiteHouse-Invited● SpecialRemarks:

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○ ChrisDeschene–Director,OfficeofIndianEnergyPolicy&Programs,U.S.Department of Energy. “Future of Indian Energy Innovation & EconomicDevelopment”

● AwardPresentation:○ LifetimeCongressionalAchievementAward○ TimWapatoPublicAdvocateoftheYearAward

● FeaturedKeynoteSpeaker:Dr.ChristopherEmdin● FinalRemarks

10:15am GrandProcessiontoNationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERPROMENADE10:15am–10:30am RibbonCutting–NationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERPROMENADE10:30am–6:00pm NationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERA,B10:30am–5:00pm AmericanIndianArtMarket

CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE11:45am–1:00pm AmericanIndianEnterpriseLuncheon

GRANDBALLROOMA&FA. InvocationB. LunchisservedC. SpecialVideoPresentation

a. BillIsaac-FormerChairmanoftheFederalDepositInsuranceCorporationb. Shortvideopresentationc. SpecialRemarks–TBA

D. SpecialRemarks:a. AlejandraCastillo–NationalDirector,U.S.MinorityBusinessDevelopment

Agency,U.S.DepartmentofCommerceb. DavidConrad–DeputyDirector,OfficeofIndianEnergyPolicyand

Programs,U.S.DepartmentofEnergyc. BillJohnBaker–PrincipalChief,CherokeeNationofOklahomad. RussellBegaye–President,NavajoNation

E. FinalRemarks1:15pm–2:30pm BreakoutSessionsFOUR

Session1:CORPORATESUPPLIERDIVERSITY–MGMSupplierDiversityOpportunitiesin Construction. Learn from representatives for the MGM Construction Supplier

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Diversity team on how best to connect with them to explore and seize businessopportunitieswithintheMGMcorporatesupplychainandprocurementsystems.TRINIDADA,BLeadPresenter:GerriHarris–ExecutiveDirector,Diversity&Contracts,MGMResortsInternationalDesignPresenters:

A. MGM–TBDB. MGM–TBD

Session2:DIVERSIFICATION–TheImportanceofImplementingInnovationtoCreatePositiveDisruptionandSpurEconomicDiversification.Jointhispanelforalookattherisk of being overly dependant upon a single source of economic activity and thebenefitsofcreatingastrategyfordevelopingaresilientbusinesscommunity.Fromthelargerdomainofbusiness research, thepresenterswill share ideason implementinginnovative thinking in order to disrupt financial stagnation and drive diversificationintotheeconomicactivitiesofacommunityoranorganization.Thepresentershopeto drive home why continuous innovation is necessary from a risk managementstandpoint and how to embrace change so that it works for a community ororganization,insteadofagainstit.JAMAICAA,BPresenters:

A. George Love – Regional Director of Academic Affairs, School of Business,CollegeofIS&T,UniversityofPhoenix

B. JasonLambert–Vice-Chairman,BoardofDirectorsofTwelve Clans, Inc.Session 3: INNOVATION – Content Creation for Cross-Platform Marketing &Branding.Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences by empoweringbusinesses of all sizes to develop and deliver high-impact experiences thatdifferentiate brands, build loyalty and drive revenue across every digital platform. .Adobe content solutions are used daily by millions of companies worldwide-frompublishers and broadcasters, marketing agencies, household-name brands, law-enforcement/security,hospitality,andhealthcare.Buildingonourestablisheddesignleadership,Adobeenablescustomersnotonlytomakegreatcontent,buttomanage,measureandmonetizeitformaximumimpact.ST.THOMASAPresenter:MikeCrabtree–SeniorEnterpriseTeam,Adobe

2:30pm–2:45pm NationalRESNetworkingBreak

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA2:45pm–4:00pm RoundtableandBreakoutSessionsFIVE

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Roundtable: TRIBAL ENERGY BUSINESS – Building Public-Private Partnerships.Industry leaders in energy and technologywill explore the essential ingredients forattracting investment and building innovation. Panelists will focus how public andprivatepartnerscandriveinvestmentandwhatittakestoexpandaccesstocapitaltospureconomicgrowthinIndianCountry.ANTIGUAAModerator:DouglasMacCourt–SeniorPolicyAdvisor,Officeof IndianEnergyPolicyandPrograms,U.S.DepartmentofEnergyPanelists:

A. MichaelGeffard–President,LIATIGroup,LLCB. JettaWong–Director,OfficeofTechnologyTransfer,DOE(invited)

Session 1: E-COMMERCE – Tribal Online Lending Solutions. Innovative tribes areincreasinglyengagingine-commerce–includingonlinetriballending–asameansofearningmuch-needed revenue for their tribal governments,while at the same timehelpingunbankedandunderservedconsumerswithneeded short-term financing. Inthissession,you’llwatchashortenedversionoftheaward-winningdocumentaryfilm“AnUnlikelySolution”andhearstraight from leaderswhohavestartedonline triballending enterprises.Apanel of experts representing the tribal, regulatory, and legalaspectsoftheindustrywillthenshedlightonhowthesebusinessesarechangingthemarket, and engage the audience in valuableQ&A regarding starting a potential e-commercebusinessforyourtribe.JAMAICAA,BModerator:BarryBrandon–ManagingPartner,FTIConsultingPanelists:

A. SherryTreppa–Chairperson,HabematolelPomoofUpperLakeB. BillIsaac–FormerChairmanoftheFederalDepositInsuranceCorporation

Session2:ACQUISITIONS–ReconsideringtheAnalysisandProcessesbyWhichTribalEconomicDevelopmentProfessionals andTribal LeadershipUse toAssess ExternalAcquisitions.Historyhasshownusthattribalacquirersareoftenwillingtooverpayformediocreassets.Thissessionpresentsreal-worldtoolsthatTribescanusetoanalyzepotential acquisition targets and ensure that the prospective asset will provide thenecessary returngiven therisk inherent inowning the targetcompany. Thesessionwilladdress:acquiringgovernmentcontractingcompanieswithintenttoqualifythemfor 8(a) certification; investing in alternative energy development or deploymentcompanies;pursuingornewtechnologyventuresormanufacturing.TRINIDADA,BModerator:JeffreyLamb–Principal,SovereignFinancePresenters:

A. WalterFeatherly–Partner,Holland&KnightB. MattEden–SeniorVicePresident,SovereignFinance

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C. MichaelAssam–SeniorVicePresident,SovereignFinanceSession3:TECHNICALASSISTANCETRAINING:EmpoweringandBuildingCapacityofTechnical Assistance Providers. This session will focus on building the capacity oftechnicalassistanceproviderstohelpthemfulfilltheirvitalrolesonthefrontlinesofbusiness,economicandcommunitydevelopmentinIndianCountry.Presentedwillbea framework and case examples encompassing: the critical role of advisors andcounselors as change agents; how to expand and deepen the impact of servicesprovided;movingfromtransactionaltotransformativeapproachestocounselingandcoaching; and, an ecosystem approach for engaging public/private partnerships forfunding and other resources. Hear some best practices for empowering technicalassistanceproviders,suchas incorporatingtraining in financial literacy,negotiations,counseling and coaching skills, case management and internal operationsmanagement,peerandexperientiallearning.ST.THOMASAOpeningRemarks:GeorgeWilliams–ProgramManager,NationalCenterAmericanIndianProcurementTechnicalAssistanceCenterPresenter:BrianGurski–SeniorConsultant,TheAccelerationGroup,Inc.

4:15pm–5:45pm BreakoutSessionsSIXSession 1: NEGOTIATING – Leveraging Your Position. Tribal political and businessissuesintersectfrequentlywithFederal,state,orlocalinterests.Fromloggerheads,tostalemate, toultimate resolution, this panel of seasonednegotiatorswill sharehowtheytrained(on-the-joborotherwise),andwhatlessonstheylearnedfromtheirnose-to-noseexperiencesinleveragingtheirpositions.TRINIDADA,BModerator: James Rivera – Director, Government and Public Relations, Pueblo ofPojoaque-InvitedPanelists:

A. ChuckHoskin,Jr.–SecretaryofState,CherokeeNationofOklahoma-InvitedB. JamesCrawford -AttorneyGeneral,ForestCountyPotawatomiCommunity -

Invited Session2:FEDERALCONTRACTING–SmallandDisadvantaged BusinessUtilization(OSDBU) Forecast of Federal Contract Opportunities. Small business contractingspecialists from several Federal agencies will describe their mission, forecast theirupcoming contracting opportunities, and highlight key initiatives impacting theirfederalacquisitionprograms.ST.THOMASAModerator:GeorgeWilliams – ProgramManager, National Center American IndianProcurementTechnicalAssistanceCenterPanelists:

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A. MeganOlsen–Director,U.S.Departmentofthe Interior,OfficeofSmallandDisadvantagedBusinessUtilization(DOI/OSDBU)

B. JamesC.Lloyd–AssistanttotheDirector forVO/SDVOSBandHUBZonePM,DepartmentoftheArmy,OfficeofSmallBusinessPrograms

C. George E. Northcroft – Regional Administrator, Northwest/Arctic Region,Regional Administrator, National Tribal Affairs Champion, General ServicesAdministration

Session3:ENERGYINNOVATION–TheFutureofEnergyTechnology.What’sahead?Howcanwekeepsupplyingenergyfortheever-growingpopulation,andatwhatcoststo our wallets, living conditions and planet? Panelists will outline megatrends inpopulationgrowth,climate, livingstandards,technological innovationsandeconomicdevelopment,anddiscusssomebusinessandtechnologysolutions.ANTIGUAAModerator: David Conrad – Deputy Director, Office of Indian Energy Policy andPrograms,U.S.DepartmentofEnergyPanelists:

A. Jack Hebert – Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Cold Climate HousingResearchCenter

B. SteveModdemeyer–Principal,CollinsWoermanC. Robert Sherick – Principal Manager, Southern California Edison Advanced

TechnologyD. JettaWong–Director,OfficeofTechnologyTransfer,DOE(invited)

Session 4: ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT–MinorityOwnedBusinesses: Learning theFormulaforSuccess.Establishedin1973,theHoustonMinoritySupplierDevelopmentCouncil (HMSDC) is a non-profit organization for minority businesses and majorcorporations interestedinestablishingrelationshipswithminorityentrepreneursandhelpingthemtosuccessfullygrowtheirbusinesses.RichardA.Huebner,PresidentoftheHMDSC,hasbeenatthehelmformorethan30yearsandhasgrowntheCounciltoincludemorethan220majorcorporationsincludingOilandNaturalGascompanies.The HMSDC has more than 1,000 minority businesses the majority of which arecertified.Learnhowtoadvancebusinessopportunitiesforcertifiedminoritybusinessenterprisesandbuildpartnershipsthatsucceed.JAMAICAA,BPresenter: Richard Huebner – President, Houston Minority Supplier DevelopmentCouncil

6:00pm NationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow–ClosesforthedayMIRAGEEVENTSCENTERA,B

6:00pm–9:00pm NCAIEDVIPNetworkingReception:CLUBRES-AllAttendees

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GRANDBALLROOMAWednesday,March23rd7:00am–5:00pm Registration

BERMUDAA

7:30am–8:45am RESNetworkingBreakfastGRANDBALLROOMF

9:00am–5:00pm AmericanIndianArtMarket

CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE9:00am–10:30am BreakoutSessionsSEVEN

Session1:TRIBALENTERPRISE–TribalCannabis(MarijuanaandHemp);RegulatoryOverview, Legal Challenges and Emerging Best Practices. A 2014 Department ofJusticepolicystatementoutliningenforcementprioritiesoftheControlledSubstancesActregardingMarijuanainIndianCountrygavebirthtotheTribalMarijuanaIndustry.Many viewedTribesonequal footingasStates regardingCannabisproduction, saleandconsumption.Concurrently,asattitudesevolveonthelegalityofindustrialhempproduction, Tribes have begun to explore the potential economic developmentopportunity inthe industrialhemp industry.WhilethepastyearhasseensignificantchallengestoTribalCannabisbusinesses,thefirstTribally-ownedcannabisbusinessesareoperationalwithmoretocomein2016.HeartheinsightsofTribalCannabisandindustry experts on the regulatory status of Tribal production of Cannabis, currentlegalchallengesandemergingbestpracticesinthisindustry.ST.THOMASAModerator:BlakeTrueblood–Director,BusinessDevelopment,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentPanelists:

A. TonySanchez–FormerPresident,SeminoleTribeofFloridaandManagingMember,GGA

B. BrendanJohnson–Partner,RobinsKaplan,LLP,andFormerU.S.AttorneyforSouthDakota–Invited

C. DanielSparks–DirectorofGovernmentalAffairs,BioTrackTHC–InvitedD. RionRamirez–GeneralCounsel,PortMadisonEnterprises,SuquamishTribe–

InvitedSession 2: FINANCE - Successfully Bank-Financed Projects on Tribal Lands.Manyfinancial institutions balk at lending on tribal lands, and tribes and Native businessownersmaybereluctanttoengagethebanksandcapitalmarketsandmayoverlyrelyonfederalgrantfundstodeveloporrebuildinIndianCountry.Basedonmoresuccess

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stories, greater attention should be paid to the widening range of financingtransactionsontriballandsthatcanbereplicatedasbestpractices.Learnfromthesepanelistsaboutbothsidesof thestoryonrecentmodel transactions.Sufficient timewill be available for the audience to engage both the lenders and tribalrepresentativesonhowfinancingcouldhelpprojectsorbusinesses.JAMAICAA,BModerator:DerrickWatchman–Chairman,BoardofDirectors,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentPanelists:

1. MikeLettig–NationalExecutive,NativeAmericanFinancialServicesteam,KeyBank

2. TomOgaard–President&CEO,NativeAmericanBank3. DaveCastillo–CEO,NativeCapitalAccess4. LyleFrederickson–SeniorVicePresident,GreatWesternBank

Session3:FEASIBILITYPLANNING–HowtheOfficeof IndianEnergyandEconomicDevelopment’s (IEED)Grant Programs Can Bring Economic Progress to Your TribalCommunity. Leaders of the Department of the Interior’s IEED will join with threetribal leaderstodescribeIEED’skeygrantprogramsandexamplesoftheirsuccessinhow they have helped boost tribal economies. Featured will be the Energy andMineral Development Program (EMDP), the Tribal Energy Development Capacity(TEDC)grantprogram, theNativeAmericanBusinessDevelopment Institute (NABDI)feasibility grant program. Whether your tribe is interested in obtaining funding todetermine the commercial value of your minerals, evaluate the potential fordevelopinganenergyproject,enact lawsandregulationsthatwillencourageenergydevelopment, or conduct a study on whether a business or technology proposalmakeseconomicsense,thispaneldiscussionwillpresenttheinformationyouneed.TRINIDADA,BModerator: Jack Stevens – Director, Office of Indian Energy and EconomicDevelopment,U.S.BureauofIndianAffairsModerator: StephenManydeeds – Chief, Division of Energy andMinerals, Office ofIndianEnergyandEconomicDevelopment,U.S.DepartmentoftheInteriorPanelists:

A. KarleneHunter–Co-Founder,NativeAmericanNaturalFoodsB. AudreyHudson–MayorandCityManager,MetlakatlaIndianCommunityC. BryanNewland–Attorney,Fletcher,PLLC

Session4:WOMENINBUSINESS–NativeWomenTrailblazers.InfluentialleadershipiscriticallyimportantasmoreandmoreAmericanIndiansandAlaskanNativesthriveinleadershippositionstodrivechangebysecuringcommitment,empoweringothersand energizing action. Honing leadership skills is tough, and Native women excelwhentheylearnhowtousedevelopandusethoseskills.FindouthowtheseBusiness

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Owners, Senior Executives and Tribal Leaders perfected their influential leadershipskills, and learn strategies at all levels to leverage power and influence to drivebusinessoutcomes.ANTIGUAACo-Moderator:PatriciaParker–CEO,NativeAmericanManagementServicesandViceChair,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectorsCo-Moderator:MargoGray–CEO,MargoGrayandAssociatesandMember,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors.Panelists:

A. MichelleL.Holiday–President,MichelleHolidayandAssociatesandMemberBoard of Directors, National Center for American Indian EnterpriseDevelopment

B. AnnetteHamilton–ChiefExecutiveOfficerandVicePresident,HoChunkInc.C. RoxieSchescke–President,IndianEyes,LLCD. JessicaR.Metcalfe–Founder,BeyondBuckskinBoutique

10:30am–10:45am NationalRESNetworkingBreak

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA10:30am–4:00pm NationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERA&B10:45am–12:15pm ForumandBreakoutSessionsEIGHT

FORUM: ENERGY – Energy Project Foundations – Planning, Development &Negotiation.Thissessionwilldiscussexperiencesandlessonslearnedintribalenergyplanningandexecutionofprojects. Thespeakersalsowilladdresshowtheyformedtheirprojectteamsandselecteddevelopmentpartners.ST.THOMASAModerator: JillJones–Member,OfficeofIndianEnergyPolicyandPrograms,IndianCountryEnergyandInfrastructureWorkingGroupPanelists:

A. AnthonyGiacobbe–GeneralManager,SenecaEnergyB. MarshaKelly–BoardMember,MesaGrandeEconomicDevelopment

AuthorityC. AliSahabi–President,OptimumGroup(consultantforSobobaBandof

LuisenoIndians)D. MargieSchaff–Partner,KanimAssociates,LLC.

Session1:TRIBALECONOMY–HowTribesSupportNativeBusinessDevelopmentonTheirReservations.Toencourageinvestmentintheirreservationcommunities,Tribescanusevariousapproachestospurbusinessandeconomicdevelopment.Attendthisforumto learnmoreaboutcreatingabusiness-friendlyclimatebytakingstepssuch

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as to:enactcommercialordinances; infuse flexibility in sovereign immunitywaivers;establish tribal courts with business savvy judges; employ Tribal and Buy Indianpurchasing preferences; dedicate funds for supporting tribal and tribal memberbusiness development (seed funds, revolving loan funds, small equity investments);streamlineapprovalprocessesforcontracting,leasing,etc.;andprovidetaxincentivestoencourageinvestmentbybusinessesandentrepreneursonandoffthereservation.ANTIGUAAModerator:HeatherDawnThompson–Attorney,GreenbergTraurig,LLPPanelists:

A. JosephTalachy–Governor,PuebloofPojoaque-InvitedB. ChuckHoskin,Jr.–SecretaryofState,CherokeeNationofOklahoma-InvitedC. JoanTimeche–ExecutiveDirector,NativeNationsInstituteandMember

BoardofDirectors,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopment

Session 2: INNOVATION – Sovereignty in the Cloud: Sovereign Data Center’s andOther Technology Innovations in Indian Country. Full Session DescriptionForthcoming.JAMAICAA,BModerator:KipRitchie–President,GreenfireManagementServices,LLCandTreasurer,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectorsPanelists:

A. DDCITServices-TBAB. DavidBailey–VicePresident,DoyonGovernmentGroup/Arctic Information

Technology,Inc.C. RyanBarbera–ForestCountyPotawatomiDataCenter

Session 3: BUSINESS EFFICIENCY – Tackling Expense Reporting. According to theSmallBusinessExpenseManagementsurveyfromAmericanExpressOPENandIntuit,74%ofbusinessowners said that time spent reconcilingexpenseskeeps them fromtackling more important business-related activities. Given a reduction in expensemanagement,35%saidtheywouldusetheextratimetointeractwithcustomersand33%saidtheywouldmarkettheirbusiness.Whenbusinesstasksbecometheprioritywhilebusiness-criticaltasksgetplacedonthebackburner,growthgetsplacedontheotherbackburner.Attendthissessiontolearnhowyoucanovercomethiscommonlyheld business efficiency and remove the obstacles and inefficiencies of expensereporting.Presenters:AdamMoore–SmallBusinessTeam,Concur-Invited

12:30pm–1:30pm NationalCenterAmericanIndianDiversityLuncheon

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GRANDBALLROOMA&F● Lunchisserved● AwardPresentations:

○ TRIBALGAMINGVISIONARYAWARD○ CORPORATEADVOCATEOFTHEYEAR

● SpecialRemarks:○ TonyGladney–VicePresidentNationalDiversityRelations,Corporate

Diversity&CommunityEngagement,MGMResortsInternational○ MarkFox–Chairman,Mandan,HidatsaandArikaraNation○ DavidConrad-DeputyDirector,OfficeofIndianEnergyPolicyand

Programs,U.S.DepartmentofEnergy● Keynote:LaceyHorn–Treasurer,CherokeeNationofOklahoma.COSTSAVING

&PRICENEGOTIATIONS–StretchingDollars For Tribes andBusiness. Currenteconomic times pose challenges for many tribes and companies to achieveoperational efficiencies, especially with limited resources. It’s imperative tounderstandpurchasingpowerandproperly leverageittodrivedownthecostofgoodsandservicesacquired.CherokeeNation’sTreasurer,LaceyHorn,willshare lessons learned in increasingthetribe’sbudgetbymillionswhilesavingmillions through the implementation of changes to employee benefits byexercisingtribalsovereigntyandeffortsshehasledthatresultedinupgradingCherokeeNation’sbondrating.

● FinalRemarks1:45pm–3:15pm BreakoutSessionsNINE

Session1:ENERGYFINANCE – FinancingEnergyDevelopment. Successful financiersanddeveloperswhohaveworkedwithTribeswillsharetheirexperiencesinexploringfinancing options, accessing capital, and securing successful energy projectdevelopment.ANTIGUAAModerator:GiveyKochanowski–AlaskaProgramManager,OfficeofIndianEnergyPolicyandPrograms,U.S.DepartmentofEnergyPanelists:

A. JoelLaubenstein–Consultant,BakerTillyB. MattFerguson–FounderandDirector,ProjectSeastarC. KejaNokomisWhiteman–ExecutiveDirector,AlaskaNativeCorporation

AssociationSession 2: ENTERTAINMENT – Music Nations: How Investments in the MusicBusiness Are Paying Off in Native America. Learn how tribal nations can supportmusicbusinessdevelopmentthroughtrainingandexport.Existingsuccessfulbusinessmodelswillbediscussedandexplored.

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Moderator: Alan Greyeyes – Aboriginal Music Development Manager, ManitobaMusicPanelists:TBASession 3: TAXATION– EliminatingDual Taxation on EconomicActivities on TribalLands.Stateand localgovernments imposetaxesonseveranceofnaturalresources,retailsales,andincreasinglyonalternativeenergyfacilities.Tribalgovernmentsfacealosing proposition when forced to collect state taxes: if they impose a tribalgovernmenttax,thendualtaxationdrivesbusinessaway.Reservationeconomiesarefunneling millions of dollars into state treasuries that spend the funds outside ofIndian Country; this tax revenue should be staying with tribal governments. Dualtaxation is a fundamental impediment to economic development and self-determination. This panel will explore current efforts to eliminate dual taxation,including the Tulalip lawsuit to enjoin Washington State’s taxes on non-Indianbusinessesoperating inatribally-charteredmunicipality,aswellasproposedfederalregulatoryamendmentstopre-emptstatetaxationofcommerceinIndianCountry.ST.THOMASAModerator:WendyPearson–Attorney,PearsonLawOfficesP.S.Panelists:

A. LaceyHorn–Treasurer,CherokeeNationofOklahoma-InvitedB. MarkFox–Chairman,Mandan,HidatsaandArikaraNationC. MaryMashunkashey–TaxExecutiveDirector,Mandan,HidatsaandArikara

NationD. Robert Odawi Porter – Senior Advisor, Dentons (Former President, Holding

CompanyChairmanandAttorneyGeneral,SenecaNationofIndians)Session 4: ACCESS TO CAPITAL – Showcase of Financing Options: Loans, LoanGuarantees, NewMarket Tax Credits, TED Bonds, E-B5 Visa Program, and Equity.ThissessionshowcasesthevarietyoffinancingoptionsavailabletoTribesandNativeAmericanbusinessesandentrepreneurs.Hearbrieflyfromfederalagencyexpertsongrants, guarantee and loan programs, tribal-owned and private sector financialinstitutions, and experts in New Market and Low Income Tax Credits, tribal bondfinancing, and specialty financing, such as the E-B5 visa program. There will beopportunities tomeet one-on-onewith each of these financing experts later in theInteractiveAccesstoCapitalFair.TRINIDADA,BModerator:DerrickWatchman – Chairman, Board of Directors, National Center forAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentPanelists:TBA

3:15pm–3:30pm NationalRESNetworkingBreak

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA

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3:30pm–3:45pm NationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow–GrandFinaleGiveaway

NCAIEDBOOTH–MIRAGEEVENTSCENTER4:00pm NationalRESLasVegas2016BusinessTradeShow–Ends

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERA,B

4:00pm–5:15pm EXPO: INTERACTIVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FAIR.Now amainstay, this dynamic RESExpooffersopportunitiesforyoutomeetone-on-onewithanddiscussbusinessandproject financing needswith leading bankers and other financing experts offering awide variety of financing options. Are you are a business owner seeking to grow,mergewithoracquireanotherbusiness?Adeveloperlookingforprojectfinancing?ATriballeaderoreconomicdevelopmentdirectorexploringfinancingoptionsforoneormore projects? Or are you looking for federal program guidance? You’ll meet theexpertswhowill help assess your needs and guide you in your search for the rightfinancing partners. Note: Be sure to register in advance for this Expo so that thefinancial assistance providers will know and be better prepared to address theinquiriesyou’llbepresenting..

4:00pm-5:15pm BreakoutSessionsTEN

Session 1: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT – Advancing Indian Country - WhenCommunityBuilding&EconomicDevelopmentPackAPunch.Thispanelwillexplorehow now, more than ever, Tribes can redefine the future of their communitiesthrough the lens of economic development while keeping traditional Tribal values,ideas,and languageat the forefront.Moreandmore,Tribesareplanning,designingandbuildingprojectsthatareculturallyresponsivewhileallowingfortechnologiesandbigtimeeconomicmovestofuelsuccess.Hearaboutinventivestrategiesemployedbya new generation of leaders in collaboration with professionals in large groups ofpartnershipstodevelophousing,jobs,educationandmoreinahighlyintegratedway.Learn from different perspectives on what sustainable, resilient, and regenerativemeanfordesignandconstructiontailoredforNativecultureandcommunities.Explorewaystojumpstartsimilarprojects,startingwithcommunityengagementandutilizingcreative planning and revenue generation. Highlighting several examples, the panelwill prompt discussion about how you too can jumpstart your next community oreconomicdevelopmentproject,usingtoolstostart,including:

● GainingCommunityInput● ChoosingtheAppropriateStakeholders● AssessingCommunityNeedsandPreferences● UtilizingCreativePlanningandDesign● Messaging● GeneratingResourcesThroughCreativePartnerships● Maximizingyourowntribalresources

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● ImplementationANTIGUAAModerator:MargoGray–President,MargoGrayandAssociatesandMember,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentBoardofDirectors.Panelists:

A. LeonardM.Harjo–PrincipalChief,SeminoleNationofOklahomaB. WizipanGarriottLittleElk-CEO,RosebudEconomicDevelopmentCorporationC. ScottMoore yMedina– Principal Architect & Community Builder, Blue Star

Studio,Inc.D. AnnetteHamilton–ChiefExecutiveOfficerandVicePresident,HoChunkInc.

Session 2: NON-PROFITS – Native Non-Profits Spurring Reservation Development.SuccessfulNativenon-profits, foundationsand community funds, formed tonurtureand expand Native businesses and reservation economies, will share how they gotstarted and nowoperate, their lessons learned along theway, and how their grantsupport and technical assistance can attract for-profit businesses. Learn howpartnering with a non-profit may help raise a Tribe’s profile with state and countygovernments,andhowcharitabledollarscanbeleveragedtobenefitTribes.TRINIDADA,BModerator: JohnEchohawk–ExecutiveDirector,NativeAmericansRights FundandMember, National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development Board ofDirectorsPanelists:

A. TBD–YochaDeheWintunNationRepresentativeB. Karlene Hunter – CEO and Co-Founder, Native American Natural Foods and

Member Board of Directors, National Center for American Indian EnterpriseDevelopment

C. Henry Cagey – CouncilMember, Lummi Indian Business Council and LummiNationCommunityFund

D. ChrystelCornelius–ExecutiveDirector,FirstNationsOweestaCorporation

Session 3: FEDERAL CONTRACTING – Buy Indian Contracting Policy andOpportunities with the Department of the Interior. The Bureau of Indian Affairsimplemented new "Buy Indian" regulations in 2014, and has pledged to increasecontractingunderthisimportantcontractingauthority.Attendthissessionandlearnhowpreferences inBuy IndianAct contractingopportunities canhelp yourbusinessgrow. Panelists will discuss the "Buy Indian" rules and how to go about preparingsuccessfulproposalsrequests.JAMAICAA,BModerator:MeganOlsen–Director,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior,OfficeofSmallandDisadvantagedBusinessUtilization(DOI/OSDBU)

Panelists:

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A. TereseaManovich–SmallBusinessSpecialist,U.S.DepartmentoftheInterior,Bureau of Safety and Environmental (BSEE)/Bureau of Ocean EnergyManagement(BOEM)

B. SantiagoAlmarez–SmallBusinessSpecialist,BureauofIndianAffairsC. JocelynLittlechief–ContractingOfficer,BureauofIndianAffairs

Session 4: NATURAL RESOURCES:WATER– Several Tribes across theUnited Statespreside over vast water tables, rivers etc.. Water provides Indian Country with auniqueopportunity toprovidecross sectoreconomicdevelopmentopportunities forTribes, Tribal Enterprises and Small Businesses. Join this informative conversationwithtriballeadersandindustryexpertsaboutpreservingandmonetizingoneofIndianCountry’smostpreciousandlucrativenaturalresourcecommodities-itswater.JAMAICAA,BModerator:MarkFox–Chairman,Mandan,HidatsaandArikaraNationPanelists:

A. James Sparling – Director of Growth and Development, American WaterEnterprises

5:30pm–7:00pm NCAIEDVIP“CLUBRES”NetworkingReceptionandAppleWatchGiveaway.OpenTo

AllFullConferenceAttendees.MustBeAFullConferenceAttendeeToEnterGiveawayandMustBePresentToWin.GRANDBALLROOMA

Thursday,March24th8:00am–12:00pm Registration

BERMUDAA8:00am–9:00am RESNetworkingBreakfast

GRANDBALLROOMF9:00am–2:30pm AmericanIndianArtMarket

CAYMANANDCARIBBEANPROMENADE9:15am–10:45am BreakoutSessionsELEVEN

Session1:RENEWABLEENERGY–Renewableenergyprojectsofthe SixNationsoftheGrandRiverinOntario,Canada.TheSixNationsoftheGrandRiverTerritoryisthemost populous First Nation in Canada. Nestled within Southern Ontario, nearBrantford, the SixNations’ Territory is nearmajorOntario centres, such as Toronto,Hamilton, and the international border atNiagara Falls. Attend this session to learnmoreaboutvarious renewableenergyopportunitiesof theSixNationsof theGrandRiver and existing Six Nations Development Corporation business and partnershipopportunities.

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TRINIDADA,BModerator:AvaHill–Chief,SixNationsoftheGrandRiverPanelists:

A. Matt Jamieson – President and CEO, Six Nations of the Grand RiverDevelopmentCorporation

B. Jeremy Bouchard – Director, Six Nations of the Grand River DevelopmentCorporationandAssociateCounsel,GowlingWLG

Session2:FEDERALCONTRACTING–30thAnniversaryofNative8(a)Achievements,& Recent Developments. The Small Business Act’s 8(a) Business DevelopmentProgram, originated as a minority contracting initiative, expanded 30 years ago tocertify tribal-owned enterprises as well as individual Native-owned companies forfederal contracting preferences. A creativememorandum of understanding amongLaguna Industries, Raytheon, and theU.S.Department ofDefense gavebirth to thetribal 8(a) andMentor-Protégé programs that Congress codified in 1986-88. Sincethen, native community-based 8(a) companies have joined the ranks of other 8(a)companies, succeeding, innovating and expanding. Attend this session to hear fromCEOsofseveralsuccessful8(a)companiesastheyshareexperiences,lessonslearned,andongoingchallengestothisimportantprogram.ST.THOMASAModerator:RonSolimon–MemberBoardofDirectors,NationalCenterforAmericanIndianEnterpriseDevelopmentPanelists:

A. TBAB. TBAC. TBA

Session 3:MASTER PLANNING – Comprehensive Planning Elements, Stakeholders,andBenefits.Thissessionreinforcestheimportanceoflongrangeplanningtoachieveproject specific goals and the key ingredients for successful economic developmentplanning. The discussion will cover funding plan development, activities associatedwithdevelopmentoftheCEDSplan(format,approach,coordination),progressreporton implementation of the Plan, challenges and lessons learnedduring developmentandimplementation.JAMAICAA,BModerator:MelissaAntol–RevolutionAdvisorsPanelists:TBA

10:45am–11:00am NationalRESNetworkingBreak

MIRAGEEVENTSCENTERROTUNDA11:00am–12:30pm ForumandBreakoutSessionsTWELVE

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Session1:COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT – IndigenousUrbanPlanning,Architectureand Construction: Equipping Indian People with Tools Needed to Improve IndianCountry.Thewell-establishedapproachtocommunitydevelopmentinIndianCountryhas been that the federal government plans, funds and builds infrastructure andIndian families live with it. Even when self-determined tribal governments assertgreaterinvolvementininfrastructuredevelopment,theconceptualizationanddesignarefrequentlydonebyoutside,oftennon-Nativeexperts.Thisroundtablediscussionchallengestheoldapproachandadvocatesforactively involvingIndiancommunitiesin development and elevating community members to be partners, rather thanpassive recipients. Our panelists will offer examples and identify opportunities toengage development through urban planning, architecture and construction inmanner conducive to Indian communities and culture. Topics include utilizingIndigenousdeliverymethods in constructionanddesign,designingwith cultureasacore principle rather than as mere ornament and the importance of Indigenouscommunity engagement. Cultural sensitivity to Indigenousmethodsof developmentwillbecomemoreprominentasIndiancountrybuildsforasustainablefuture.TRINIDADA,BModerator: Michelle L. Hale, PhD – Assistant Professor, American Indian Studies,ArizonaStateUniversityPanelists:

A. JeromeClark–ProgramManager,DelE.WebbSchoolofConstructionSchoolofSustainableEngineering&theBuiltEnvironment,ArizonaStateUniversity

B. Wanda Dalla Costa – AIA, LEED A.P Director, Red Quill Architecture VisitingEminentScholar,ArizonaStateUniversityDelE.WebbSchoolofConstruction

C. ChandlerWillie–Principal,N8ProductionsLLCSession3:ACCESSTOCAPITAL–NativeCDFIsIncreasingAccesstoCapitalManyconventional financial institutionshaveoverlookedthecapitalneedsof IndianCountry, and rural and reservation communities rarely receive disproportionateaccesstospecialprograms intendedtorebuild. Thegoodnews is that, increasingly,Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs) and otherleaders in Indian Country are assembling capital specifically intended for projects,businesses and the rebuilding of Indian Country for the 21st Century and beyond.Attend this session to hear about the growing lending and capacity buildingcapabilitiesofNativeCDFIs.

1:00pm–2:30pm Small Business Showcase Luncheon & Grand Finale Giveaway. Open To All FullConferenceAttendees.MustBeA Full ConferenceAttendeeToEnterGiveawayandMustBePresentToWin.GRANDBALLROOMA

● Lunchisserved● SpecialRemarks

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● SmallBusinessShowcasePresentation● AwardPresentations:

○ VolunteeroftheYearAward● Keynote:ClarenceLouie–Chief,OsoyoosBandofIndians● GrandFinaleGiveaway:21.5-inchiMac,2-iPhone6sPlusandaiPadPro.● FinalRemarks

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