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The Native American Contractors Association (NACA) brings a collective voice to Capitol Hill on public policy issues related to procurement and Native economic development. Federal agencies, Congress, and other organizations look to NACA to provide information about Native American businesses and the Native 8(a) program.
Small Business Administration’s Rural Alaska Native Village Trip
On June 21, 2010 the SBA visited the Native village of Port Lyons in conjunction with NACA, Afognak Native Corporation, and Koniag, Inc. The SBA learned how the Native 8(a) program is directly benefitting tribal members. Please view details of the trip here.
NACA Board News
NACA would like to welcome Ron Allen, Chairman, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe in Washington, to the NACA Board of Directors. The NACA Board of Directors had a vacant seat available and appointed Allen to fill the seat. As Chairman of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe, (serving 1977-present), Allen is responsible for representing the Tribe and addressing political and policy issues. As the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (serving 1982-present), he is also responsible for the administration of the Tribes’ programs including education, career development, social services, housing, health, economic development, natural resource management, and cultural/traditional affairs.
As Tribal Chairman/CEO, he is responsible for leading the Tribe from a zero resource base in 1982 to a current annual budget level of approximately $20 million; and from a landless reservation base in 1982 to a land base of over 1,000 acres without federal assistance. Additionally, he has led the Tribe in establishing business enterprises including Seven Cedars Casino, Northwest Native Expressions Art Gallery, JKT Development, and Jamestown Health & Medical Supplies. Welcome Ron to the NACA Board!
NACA News
Lance Morgan, President of All Native Services, a Winnebago Tribal Enterprise and NACA Board Chair, named Regional SBA Minority Small Business Person of the Year for 2010: Morgan was nominated as Region VII Minority Small Business Person of the Year for 2010. He will be honored in Washington, D.C. during the SBA and U.S. Department of Commerce 2010 National Minority Enterprise Development Week Aug. 25-27, 2010. According to Leon Milobar, District Director of the SBA Nebraska District Office in Omaha, “Lance Morgan not only has led his company to economic success, but the firm’s philanthropic efforts have provided hope and a bright future to young people in the Winnebago Tribe. All Native Services is an award-winning tribal-owned provider of managed services, professional services, and complete voice and data communication solutions. The company has an international presence and also offers specialized government programs in operations, maintenance, training and professional services, including program management, public affairs, government services and temporary and permanent staffing.
The company produced $25 million in annual revenue last year with more than 300 employees in four countries. More than 100 tribes across the country have asked Morgan for advice to replicate his model for economic development. Congratulations Chairman Morgan, NACA appreciates all you do for your tribe and others!
Picayune Rancheria: NACA member, Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians will have a grand opening of a new retail center near the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino on August 19, 2010. Chukchansi Crossing will include restaurants, boutique retail and a cutting-edge fuel and travel center featuring a wide selection of Native American products as well as low-price fuel. Mighty Oak Capital, the manager of the Chukchansi Indian tribe's funds, was established last summer and made its first investment of Oakhurst-based Yosemite Lumber Company in April. Congratulations Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians!
Coeur d’Alene Tribe: Helo Hancock, Legislative Director for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe wrote an article entitled America’s War on Tribal Economies: Federal Attacks on Native Contracting in the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program in the Spring 2010 edition of the Washburn Law Journal. Thank you Helo and Coeur d’Alene for your support of the Native 8(a) program! View article here
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