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Sky Bear Media and ‘The Steamplant’

Sky Bear Media and ‘The Steamplant’ Visit most towns in the United States and you’ll notice a certain type of building. A building where just…

Indigenous Tech: A Sit Down with Virtual Gurus Founder Bobbie Racette
Indigenous Tech: A Sit Down with Virtual Gurus Founder Bobbie Racette

Indigenous Tech: A Sit Down with Virtual Gurus Founder Bobbie Racette We recently sat down with Bobbie Racette, who is the founder and CEO of…

A Message from National Center President and CEO Chris James

Hello, and I hope I got a chance to see you at the 2022 Reservation Economic Summit, which wrapped up just a few weeks ago.…

Kyia Jackson, Export Business Development Specialist Export Director JoAn Begay Notah Chris James, NCAIED President & CEO Derrick Watchman, Chairman of NCAIED Board of Directors Ruth Soberanes, International Trade Specialist U.S. Commercial Service Colin C. Hudson, International Trade Specialist, U.S. Commercial Service – Phoenix, AZ
Arizona MBDA Export Center Hosts Open House

Arizona MBDA Export Center Hosts Open House Dignitaries in attendance included Congressman Greg Stanton and MBDA officials MESA, AZ – The National Center for American…

Native Health and Business Leader Dr. Crystal Lee

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…

A Message From Our President — April 2022

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…

The National Center Names 2022 Native American 40 Under 40 Recipients

Winners will be recognized at a reception on May 25th in Las Vegas, NV MESA, AZ – The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development…

The National Center Continues to Grow

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)…

National Center-Operated Arizona MBDA Export Center to Host Open House on April 14

National Center-Operated Arizona MBDA Export Center to Host Open House on April 14 Arizona MBDA Export Center will help Minority Business Enterprises and Native-Owned businesses…

Statement on the passing of Congressman Don Young:

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…

National Center Spotlight: Board Member William D. Lowe, Speaker of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation National Council

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…

A Message from our President – March 2022

  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…

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