Monday, September 4 1:00 pm - 5:00pm Registration Tuesday, September 5 8:00 am 5:00pm Registration AGENDA NW Enterprise Development Conference Power of the Past Force for the Future 8:00am 8:45am 8:00am 5:00pm Networking Continental Breakfast Native American Art Market Enjoy beautiful one of a kind Native American jewelry, arts & crafts at this unique Art Market. 9:00am 10:00 am Opening General Session - Opening Prayer Tribal Elder - Posting of Colors - Welcome Chairman of the Board - Welcome Presenting Sponsor - Welcome - Chris James- President/CEO, NCAIED - Featured Speaker Louie Gong 8 Th Generation (INVITED) - How Federal, State and Local Policy Affect Regional Economic and Small Business Development 10:15am 11:30am Breakout Sessions ONE Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development E-Commerce How to be part of the global economy using technology. Track 2 Management & Leadership Manage My People, Practice of effective leaders Understanding the strengths of your team. Track 3 Regional Economic Development Tribal Economic Strategies Development Strategies Track 4 Human Capital and Career Development - The Importance of Networking 11:30am 12:45pm Networking Buffet Luncheon PG 1
1:00pm 5:00pm 12:45pm-2:15pm Youth Entrepreneurship Summit (YES!) MC: Dyami Thomas & Becca Lynn GEN-I Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL) Breakout Sessions TWO Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development How to Turn My Skills into a Business How to take the first step in business and how to get it financed. Track 2 Management & Leadership Developing Intelligent Teams - Team building to lead an office or a business Track 3 Regional Economic Development Where s the Money: How Non-Profits and Tribes Should Apply for Federal & Non- Federal Grants Lisa Wagner Track 4 Human Capital and Career Development - Building your social media presence How to use your profile to get business and/or get a job. 2:30pm-2:45pm 2:45pm-4:00pm Afternoon Networking Break Breakout Sessions THREE Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development Collaboration, Negotiation and Persuasion Track 2 Management & Leadership Ethical Decision Making in Business Track 3 Regional Economic Development How to do Business with Lockheed Martin Getting into the Fortune 500 Supply Chain. ***Brought to you by Lockheed Martin Track 4 Human Capital and Career Development - Career Change Choosing a New Career Path Is Entrepreneurship an Option? 5:00pm-7:00pm Opening Welcome Reception Wednesday, September 6 8:00am 5:00pm Registration 8:00am 8:45am 8:00am 5:00pm Continental Breakfast Native American Art Market Enjoy beautiful one of a kind Native American jewelry, arts & crafts at this unique Art Market. PG 2
8:00am 12:00pm Business Expo/Career Fair This event will provide an incredible opportunity for business connections as well as a forum to meet other professionals. On our Main Expo Stage we will have presentations and showcase services from tribes, tribal enterprises, federal agencies, Corporations, Native American Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. 12:00pm 1:30pm Enterprise Networking Luncheon Hosted by NCAIED Chairman and Board of Directors 1:45pm 3:00pm Breakout Sessions FOUR Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development What federal and state programs can I take advantage of in contracting State specific programs, 8(a), HubZone Track 2 Women s Leadership Panel Track 3 Regional Economic Development How do I purchase a company, make it tribally owned and manage to make a profit Track 4 FORUM Why Work for a Fortune 500 Employer? - Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, AT&T, IBM 3:00pm 3:15pm 3:15pm 4:30pm Afternoon Networking Break Breakout Sessions FIVE Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development Managing a Project Project Management Tools for Success Track 2 Management & Leadership How to inspire as a leader - Leading by example Track 3 Regional Economic Development Designing Tribal Buildings with Tribal Assets: Case studies and opportunities for using regionally sourced building materials and construction labor. ***Brought to you by Whole Trees Track 4 International and Intertribal Trade How do we get into exporting and how are we innovative? PG 3
5:30pm-7:00pm 7:00pm-9:00pm 9:30pm-11:30pm Native American 40 Under 40 in Indian Country Reception Native American 40 Under 40/Scholarship Dinner Master of Ceremony: -Opening Remarks -Dinner -Scholarship Award Presentations -Native American 40 Under 40 in Indian Country Awards Native American 40 Under 40 - Post Event Celebration Thursday, September 7 th 8:00am-12:00pm Registration 8:00am-12:00pm 8:15am-8:45am 9:00am-10:15am Native American Art Market - Enjoy beautiful one of a kind Native American jewelry, arts & crafts at the unique Art Market. Continental Breakfast Breakout Sessions SIX Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development Understanding my financials How to go from breakeven to making money; What is the best accounting management for my business? Track 2 Management & Leadership Advanced Management Skills: Becoming a CEO or Managing Director What do I need to do first? Track 3 Regional Economic Development Complex Development Attracting private sector investments into our tribal communities. Track 4 Tribal Leadership Roundtable Part 1 - Native Nation Institute Joan Timeche (Invited) 10:15am 10:30am Morning Network Break 10:45am 12:15pm Breakout Sessions SEVEN Track 1 Business and Enterprise Development Track 2 Management & Leadership - The purchasing power of the Tribe Driving business Development PG 4
Track 3 Regional Economic Development - Brick and Mortar vs. the Internet - Attracting Development into My Community: Incentive for economic development of tribal lands and how to attractive tribal member s businesses to my development. Track 4 Tribal Leadership Roundtable Part 2 Native Nation Institute Joan Timeche (Invited) 12:30pm 2:00pm Small Business and Entrepreneurship Luncheon & Grand Finale Giveaway 2:15pm 4:00pm FORUM - Small Business Forum Hosted by Lummi CDFI 2:15pm 4:00pm FORUM Working with First Nations Discussion on how to better work with Tribes in Canada Tribal to Tribal Relationships/Individual to Individual/ Border Issues 2:15pm 4:00pm FORUM Regional Economic Development - 2:15pm 4:00pm FORUM Sustainability PG 5