Cost:                 $200 per participant or $150 per participant with 3 or more attendees from any tribe, nation, or Indian community

Suggested         Tribal leaders, managers, tribal council persons, financial managers,

 Attendees:       economic development specialists, nonprofit officers   

In this two-day seminar, you will, with the assistance of experienced professionals:

Day 1   8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

·                        Formulate strategic plans that assess market feasibility of projects

·                        Compile pro forma financial data for proposed project

·                        Determine the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis) confronting the planner

·                        Draft measurable goals that can be implemented and monitored

Day 2   8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

·                     Simulate implementing these plans by meeting with actual executives to obtain financing and grants, provide risk management protection for the project, find investors, supporting companies, and sponsors, and carry out the plan

·                     Present plans to a panel of professional managers

Facilitators:

• J.P. MorganChase

• Kitchell Contractors

• Marsh USA

• Northern Arizona University

• Snell & Wilmer, LLC

• Sunbelt Business Advisors

• Your Support Team

To register or for more information contact:

Gwen Cody

Center for American Indian Economic Development, Northern Arizona University

Gwen.Cody@nau.edu

928-523-7320, FAX 928-523-5837

Please make your reservations today.  Space is limited to 25 participants.