Advancing American Indian Enterprise For Growth - RES

May 8, 2015 Advancing American Indian Enterprise For Growth in U.S. And Global Markets
DATE Monday, June 15th
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ACTIVITY Registration Breakout Sessions ONE FORUM: TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Dynamic Tribal Leaders will recount their inspiring experiences in seizing opportunities for non-­‐gaming economic development by collaborating with private sector players, rather than relying on or waiting for public sector support, and generating revenues for their tribal communities as well as for surrounding areas. Session 1: Forecast of Federal Contract Opportunities: Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) Leaders of several Department of Defense and Civilian agencies will describe their mission, forecast their upcoming contracting opportunities, and highlight key initiatives and legislation impacting federal acquisition programs. Please note: Agenda is subject to change May 8, 2015 Session 2: The NATIVE EDGE: Online Business Development and Training Ecosystem NCAIED’s unparalleled online business and training ecosystem. Be the first to access this exciting new virtual One-­‐Stop-­‐Shop for Native American Business Empowerment. NCAIED will demonstrate how its innovative new NATIVE EDGE will assist Tribes, Tribal Enterprises, American Indian Businesses, Federal procurement and policy officials, corporations across America and beyond, in interacting with each other to fulfill procurement, employment, training, financing, and other business and economic development needs. Session will provide overviews and interactive access to: The Training, Hiring, Procurement, and N2N Edge components. 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm Breakout Sessions TWO FORUM: White House Initiative for “Data Consultation” with Tribes -­‐ Facilitated by the U.S. Department of Commerce and Data Application Experts. Join this session to brainstorm about federal data can be made available and how data experts can help figure out ways that data can be analyzed, applied or otherwise used to solve a problem, amplify a business plan, augment justifications for project finance, develop business, conduct market research, etc. Session 1: FEDERAL CONTRACTING: Procurement Training Sessions Part I -­‐ Proposed Rules On 8(a), Mentor Protégé and Limits on Subcontracting For 8(a) and other contracting companies, this training session will review the Small Business Administration’s recently proposed rules that will affect the 8(a) Business Development and Mentor-­‐Protégé Programs and limits on subcontracting, the rationales behind the proposals, and tribal consultations held around the country. Part II -­‐ Tribal Procurement Training This special session will provide training and updates for tribal and private sector contractors, tribal procurement personnel, and American Indian Procurement Technical Assistance Centers’ staff on Federal Contract Compliance Programs that govern employment discrimination by federal contractors and subcontractors, and affirmative action for contractor employee (including American Indian) wage earners and job seekers to be treated fairly, regardless or race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. RES DC Grand Opening Welcome Reception RES DC Networking Continental Breakfast Registration Artisan Market Opening General Session Keynote Speaker: Cedric Cromwell – Chairman, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tuesday, June 16th
8:00 am – 8:45am 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 10:00 am Please note: Agenda is subject to change May 8, 2015 10:00 am – 10:15 am 10:15 am – 5:00 pm 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Buy Native Procurement Matchmaking Expo Orientation Buy Native Procurement Matchmaking Expo Powered by the U.S. Small Business Administration RES INTERACTIVE ACCESS TO CAPITAL FAIR Back by popular demand, this dynamic Expo offers opportunities to meet and discuss business and project financing needs with leading bankers and other financing experts. A separate section will provide guidance on New Market Tax Credit financing and opportunities to discuss how this program can help tribes realize their dreams for successful economic, housing and community development. Part I – Introduction of Financing Sector & Federal Participants 10:15 am – 12:00 pm Part II – Individual Interactive Appointments Ÿ Project Financing Up to $5 Million Ÿ Project Financing for $5M and Larger Projects Ÿ New Market Tax Credit & Bonding Financing Projects Breakout Sessions THREE Session 1: Advancing the Native 8(a) and 5% Indian Incentive Program These two programs have done more to help tribal and individual American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian owned businesses get ahead than nearly all others, which may be why they often come under attack. This panel will discuss the latest challenges and proposals for preserving and enhancing these important programs. Session 2: Social Media for Small Business powered by Facebook Attend this dynamic session to learn new marketing skills and best practices for social media, cultural competency in telling your stories for different audiences and platforms, and how best to utilize social media to grow and market your business. Session 3: Industrial Hemp Production Lots of press and frenzied focus on medical or recreational use of marijuana overshadows a potentially promising opportunity for tribes in industrial hemp production. This panel will discuss federal law and recent North Dakota legislation setting guidelines for producing industrial hemp that can be used in making clothing, lotions, and other products. Session 4: Leasing and Fracking Rules on Indian Lands – Is More Action Needed? The U.S. Department of the Interior’s regulations implementing the HEARTH Act and regulating Fracking on Indian lands have eased some regulatory constraints, but also have spawned legal challenges. Attend this session to learn more about these rules, potential economic development benefits, and new legislative proposals for further deregulation. 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Rodney Butler – Chairman, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Please note: Agenda is subject to change 1:00 pm May 8, 2015 Buses to U.S. Capitol Grounds for “NEW DAY NOW (NDN)” RALLY 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm “NEW DAY NOW” (NDN) RALLY: A procession to the steps of the US Capitol to affirm and advance economic development in Indian Country! U.S. CAPITOL GROUNDS 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Congressional Breakout Sessions (“Session FOUR”) Session 1: Listening Session on Buy Indian Act And Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund Implementation and Expansion Hosted by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, this session will include reports on use of Buy Indian Act contracting by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Indian Health Services, and the Native Initiatives of the CDFI Fund. SH-­‐216 SENATE HART BUILDING 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm RES DC American Indian Enterprise Achievement Reception with Members of the U.S. Congress Wednesday, June 17th
7:00 am – 5:00 pm 7:45 am – 8:45 am 9:00 am – 5:00 pm 9:00 am – 9:15 am 9:15 am – 4:00 pm 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Session 2: Legislative Updates on Energy, Transportation and Other Key Proposals to
Advance Economic Development in Indian Country with Presentations by Key Senators and Members of Congress SH-­‐216 SENATE HART BUILDING Registration RES DC Breakfast Featured Speaker: Chairman John Barrasso (R-­‐WY), Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Artisan Market RES DC Business Tradeshow -­‐ Ribbon Cutting RES DC Business Tradeshow National Center Enterprise Luncheon Keynote Speaker: TBD Breakout Sessions FIVE FORUM: To Weed or Not to Weed: Tribal Leader Perspectives on Marijuana This forum offers perspectives of tribal leaders navigating tribal actions in states that have legalized marijuana use, and those familiar with federal banking rules making marijuana-­‐related transactions illegal. FORUM: Sovereign-­‐to-­‐Sovereign Partnerships Numerous Tribes have charted their own course in exploring trade and other business and economic development opportunities with other Tribes and with foreign partners. At this Please note: Agenda is subject to change May 8, 2015 forum, panelists will report on their initiatives, such as the new Inter-­‐Tribal Co-­‐op and partnerships with foreign sovereigns on project development. 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Afternoon Networking Break Breakout Sessions SIX Session 1: Training on Lobbying Energy and 8(a) Legislation Learn from experienced lobbyists how to prepare to participate in lobbying meetings with U.S. Senate and House members and staff. The panelists will discuss how issues can be lobbied, how to develop the best talking points, how to arrange and conduct lobbying meetings, how to answer questions and follow up your meetings, and how to monitor progress on your issues. This session will be great preparation for anyone participating in lobbying visits on June 18. Session 2: Economic Development Challenges for Tribes Facing State and Local Governments Asserting Jurisdiction Though Tribes are sovereign governments, they are not always or automatically immune from state or local government attempts to tax tribal lands or businesses operating on tribal lands, or to make arrests or take other law enforcement actions on tribal lands. This session will discuss such obstacles to tribal business development and approaches to overcome them. Session 3: Tribal Initiatives in Energy Resource and Workforce Development This panel will feature an overview of Indian Energy Policy and Programs, examples of renewal energy projects (including carbon credits), and promising collaborations (such as a new Native American Petroleum Academy) that are moving forward to address energy workforce development needs by providing skills training in Indian Country. Session 4: Foreign Trade Zones and Foreign Marketing While some Tribes pursue trade on their own, others are collaborating in or exploring relationships with corporate partners. This session highlights some initiatives underway to develop international and domestic indigenous trade, and reports on the recent Joint Aboriginal-­‐Corporate Summit in Canada. RES DC Indigenous Global Trade Reception Registration RES DC Business Tradeshow American Indian Art Market Thursday, June 18th
8:00 am – 12:00 pm 8:00 am – 12:00 pm 8:00 am – 2:00 pm 8:15 am – 8:45 am RES DC Networking Continental Breakfast Please note: Agenda is subject to change May 8, 2015 9:00 am – 10:30 am Breakout Sessions SEVEN Session 1: Collaborations on Indian Country Development Attend this session to learn about recent initiatives and success stories of the Interior’s Office of Energy and Economic Development, including new grant programs fir investigating tribal resource development potential and for developing Tribal capacity to pursue projects. New collaborations include producing economic development primers on feasibility studies, procurement procedures, and secured transactions codes and filing systems. The Office of the Special Trustee, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis and other partners are working together to promote broader use of tribal commercial codes, financial literacy training, and other tools to assist tribes in strengthening their legal infrastructure to attract investment, engage in better partnerships, and sustain development activities. Session 2: Economic Development Diversification For tribal communities to grow, prosper, and achieve self-­‐sufficiency, developing a strategy to diversify with help in exploring new ways to do business and build new businesses. Attend this session to hear more about economic development diversification strategies. Session 3: Updates on Challenges on Tribal Labor Relations Congress may soon act on new legislation, the “Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act,” that promises changes to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), while attacks on tribal labor relations continue to increase. Learn about this promising legislation, litigation pending and recently filed against the National Labor Relations Board, and the potential impact on tribal communities and business development. 10:45 am – 12:15 pm Session 4: Indian Tax Reform Proposals Tax parity and economic development in Indian Country are the goals to tax proposals that are gaining consensus among tribal government and Indian business leaders. This panel will review the proposals and prospects for tax reform generally. Breakout Sessions EIGHT
Session 1: Collaborations on Small Business Investment and Innovation Attend this session to learn more about the collaborations involving the U.S. Small Business Administration’s investment, research, and innovation programs, the Native American Intellectual Property Enterprise Council collaborations with the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (OIEED), and sharing success stories of innovation at the Raise It Up! America Innovates Exhibition opening at the Smithsonian Institution on July 1 to highlight American Innovation. Session 2: E-­‐Commerce and Online Lending Developments Increasingly, E-­‐Commerce offers great economic promise, especially for rural and underprivileged communities. E-­‐Commerce has generated controversy for some tribes, and inspired other tribes to develop new, innovative opportunities in raising funds for tribal business development. One tribe may be collaborating with the new Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) on enforcement action against tax refund anticipation loans, while other tribes are litigating their right to engage in online Please note: Agenda is subject to change May 8, 2015 lending. Panelists will discuss these issues and efforts to ensure that legitimate tribal E-­‐
Commerce can flourish. 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Session 3: TBD Session 4: The NATIVE EDGE: Online Business Development and Training Ecosystem NCAIED’s unparalleled online business and training ecosystem -­‐ Be the first to access this exciting new virtual One-­‐Stop-­‐Shop for Native American Business Empowerment. NCAIED will demonstrate how its innovative new NATIVE EDGE will assist Tribes, Tribal Enterprises, American Indian Businesses, Federal procurement and policy officials, corporations across America and beyond, in interacting with each other to fulfill procurement, employment, training, financing, and other business and economic development needs. Session will provide overviews and interactive access to: The Training, Hiring, Procurement, and N2N Edge components. “Small Business and Entrepreneurship Forward” Showcase Closing Luncheon and Grand Finale Giveaway Keynote Speaker: TBD Please note: Agenda is subject to change