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SUMMARY:Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit
DESCRIPTION:September 16-17\, 2025\nGun Lake Casino Resort\n1123 129th Avenue\, Wayland\, MI 49348 \nSummit website \nThe fourth annual Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit presented by Tribal Business News will be held at the newly expanded Gun Lake Casino in Wayland\, Michigan. \nDAY 1: Tuesday\,  September 17\, 8:00 am-6:00 pm \n\nRegistration 8:00 am\nContinental breakfast and lunch 9:00 am-3:00 pm\nEvening Reception 4:30 pm-6:00 pm\, appetizers and cocktails\n\nDAY 2: Wednesday\, September 18\, 9:00 am-12:00 pm \n\nContinental breakfast and lunch to go
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/great-lakes-tribal-economic-summit/
LOCATION:Gun Lake Casino Resort\, 1123 129th Avenue\, Wayland\, MI\, 49348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Infrastructure,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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SUMMARY:Economic Cluster Working Group – Creative Economies Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:USET’s Office of Economic Development welcomes you to join us in starting an important new project aimed at promoting a strong and healthy economy for USET Tribal Nations. As part of our updated Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) plan to help rebuild and grow different areas of Tribal economies\, we are creating working groups that will work on key economic areas. This meeting will be focused on creative industries and entrepreneurship. \nThis effort will provide an important opportunity for Tribal leaders\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders to discuss engaging with creative innovators\, entrepreneurs\, and professionals who are actively shaping vibrant creative economies in Native communities. “Creatives” in this context includes artists\, crafters\, designers\, inventors\, innovators\, storytellers\, performers\, and other culture bearers whose work reflects and sustains cultural identity and economic resilience. By participating in this working group session\, you will gain insights into the emerging ideas and practical strategies that support economic development through creative industries rooted in tradition\, innovation\, and community values. \nWe are excited to invite you to the kickoff meeting for the Creative Economies Working Group. This project aims to discuss innovative opportunities\, support up and coming creative industries\, and provide helpful resources to build creative economies. We look forward to your participation in this first step toward creating solutions that will make a real difference. \nWhen: September 17 at 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern \nWho should attend: Tribal leaders\, Tribal economic developers and staff\, and community stakeholders\, creative entrepreneurs\, artists\, crafters\, designers\, inventors\, innovators\, storytellers\, performers\, and other culture bearers \nKickoff Meeting Agenda \n\nWelcome and Introductions – Meet fellow participants and key stakeholders.\nProject Overview – Understanding the initiative’s objectives and expected outcomes.\nResource Overview – Presentation of available tools and support structures.\nIdentifying Needs – Open floor for participants to share insights and requirements.\nNext Steps and Timeline – Set milestones and action items for the coming months\, and discuss roles and responsibilities.\n\nRegistration is open! \nQuestions? Please contact Brenna Ortiz\, Project Admininstrator\, at bortiz@usetinc.org.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/economic-cluster-working-group-creative-economies-kickoff-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture and Heritage,Economic Development,USET Programmatic Events,USET/USET SPF Events
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SUMMARY:NAFOA's 2025 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 22-23\, 2025\nHilton Portland Downtown\nPortland\, OR \nConference website \nThe conference brings Tribal\, state\, federal\, and industry partners in one collaborative and educational forum to discuss critical economic issues facing Indian Country. Register today to take advantage of great networking and informative educational sessions.
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/nafoas-2025-fall-finance-tribal-economies-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Portland Downtown\, 921 SW 6th Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Economic Development,Topics,Tribal Organization Events
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SUMMARY:EDA Tribal Consultation
DESCRIPTION:Dear Tribal Leaders\,    The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will host a Tribal Consultation on September 25\, 2025. In hosting this Tribal Consultation\, EDA aims to advance federal trust responsibilities and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations\, as well its responsibilities pursuant to EDA’s reauthorization in the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 20241 and Executive Order 13175\, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments (November 6\, 2000). \n\n\n\nPurpose of Consultation\n\n\n\nEDA works with Tribal Nations to help advance their visions for economic opportunity. As required by EDA’s reauthorizing statute\, EDA is seeking input regarding the development of an EDA Tribal Economic Development Strategy (“Strategic Plan”).2 The Strategic Plan will define priorities and serve as a shared roadmap for tackling critical areas of improvement and strengthening EDA’s stewardship of public funds. \n\n\n\nAdditionally\, EDA seeks to engage Tribal Nations and communities to better understand and access programs that support economic development in Tribal communities by connecting with Indian Tribes\, Tribal leaders\, Tribal businesses\, and citizens in Tribal communities. \n\n\n\nInformation on Consultation\n\n\n\nEDA hopes to consult with Tribal Leaders or their direct proxies. Other members of Tribal organizations are welcome to view and listen to the presentations in a non-participatory role.The consultation will be held via Teams on Thursday\, September 25\, 2025\, at 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT \n\n\n\n\nPlease use this link to join the video call: Join the meeting now\n\n\n\nYou may also dial in to the meeting by phone by calling: +1 253-292-3452This will be conducted via a virtual platform through which participants may provide live written comments.Participation via written channels and the platform’s chat capabilities is highly encouraged.EDA has also established an email address and phone number for participants to provide additional feedback. Some questions received will be addressed specifically during the live event. All questions and comments will be reviewed and considered.\n\n\n\nPlease send written questions and comments via email to: EDAconsultations@eda.gov\n\n\n\nThese platforms will be available until October 25\, 2025.Your comments will inform EDA’s development and implementation of EDA’s Tribal EconomicDevelopment Strategic Plan. This Tribal consultation is not for press purposes.\n\n\n\n\nRead the Dear Tribal Leader Letter
URL:https://www.usetinc.org/event/eda-tribal-consultation/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Consultation,Dept of Commerce,Economic Development
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