The Center for American Economic Development (CAIED)

 located on the campus of Northern Arizona University, is a unique information and resource center for tribal nations and communities.  Established in 1985 by the Arizona Legislature, CAIED provides technical assistance, business consulting, training and educational workshops to Indian reservations. CAIED also houses a resource library with information on Arizona tribes, Indian economic development, and general development issues on Indian Country.

CAIED Services

·        Training and Education

·        Development Projects

·        American Indian Economic Development Forum

·        Tribal Leadership Summit and Conferences

·        Publications

·        Grant Alerts

To Contact Us:
Box 15066
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5066

phone: 928.523.7320
fax: 928.523.5990
email: cba-caied@bus.cba.nau.edu

Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mountain Standard Time
(Closed on all major holidays)

CAIED Staff

Director

N. Levi Esquerra is a member of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe and is currently Program Director for Northern Arizona University's Center for American Indian Economic Development. Prior to joining CAIED, Mr. Esquerra served as the Business Development Representative for the Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs.  In the past, Mr. Esquerra has served as Tribal Chairman, Tribal Council Member, and Planner for his tribe.

Last year the U.S. Department of State invited Mr. Esquerra to Argentina to lecture on Economic Development for Indigenous Non-Governmental Organizations.  The program was sponsored under the U.S. Department of State's Speaker and Specialist Program.

Program Coordinator 

Gwen Cody

Grant Writer

Patrick Gorlick has extensive experience in grant writing, public relations, and marketing. He has over seven years of experience with tribes and tribal concerns.  Mr. Gorlick works part-time for CAIED and has his own grant writing company.

Research Specialist

Ron Cornish

Student Assistant

Crystal Morris, is currently a full-time student here at Northern Arizona University, majoring in Applied Indigenous Studies with an emphasis on Economic Development.