NCAIED - National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

09/06/2026

Become a Sponsor of RES 2027!

Put your brand in front of 5,000+ attendees and connect with Native business leaders, Tribal leaders, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

🌟 Elevate your brand. Build connections. Create opportunities.

👉 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://res.ncaied.org/Sponsors-Exhibitors/Sponsorship-Opportunities
🎟️ Register for RES 2027: https://res.ncaied.org

09/06/2026

🚨 Success Story: Protecting Critical Contract Work

When Navajo-owned Northern Arizona Physical Therapy Inc. (NAPT) faced the unexpected loss of two years of contract work, The National Center APEX Accelerator provided guidance that helped the company navigate the challenge and have the contract options reinstated.

Through APEX Accelerator support, NAPT was able to continue providing essential physical therapy services to students on the Navajo Nation.

🔗 Read the full success story: https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/09/02/national-center-apex-accelerator-helps-navajo-owned-business-protect-critical-contract-work

September 2 , 2026 National Center APEX Accelerator Helps Navajo-Owned Business Protect Critical Contract Work When Navajo-owned small business Northern…

09/05/2026

🚧 Big things are happening for Native-owned business!

Former UFC Champion and Diné entrepreneur Nicco Montaño, who spoke at RES 2026, is celebrating the groundbreaking of Totsoh Corporation’s $17 million Navajo Nation N9402 Road Project.

Her work reflects the Native entrepreneurship, economic development, and community impact celebrated at RES and championed by NCAIED.

Congratulations to Nicco and Totsoh Corporation! 👏🏽

📖 Read the full story and learn more: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:302618dd-1f25-475f-a02a-84cddbd2177b

09/05/2026

The momentum is building for RES 2027! 🔥

Join Native entrepreneurs, Tribal leaders, business professionals, and innovators at the Reservation Economic Summit (RES) 2027 as we come together to advance opportunity, strengthen communities, and put sovereignty into action.

🎥 Watch the RES 2027 promo: https://youtu.be/y6oKy4APQsY
👉 Register today: https://res.ncaied.org/Register

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09/04/2026

📈 Only a few days away! Invest one day in your business.

Join the Native Edge Institute for a full day of expert-led training, networking, and practical resources. Learn about access to capital, federal contracting, social media marketing, exporting, and more—all designed to help your business grow.

📅 September 10, 2026
📍 Boston Marriott Cambridge | 💻 Attend in person or virtually
🍽️ Free lunch for onsite attendees
🔗 Register today: https://na.eventscloud.com/888159

Native Edge Institutes (NEI) are one-day, in-person events that provide both established and aspiring business owners with critical business training.

09/03/2026

Growing International Trade! 🌎

Today in Calgary, The National Center's Trade Expansion Program brought together an estimated 15 buyers and 60 businesses ready to sell their products and services for a day of meaningful connections, networking, and new cross-border opportunities.

This was our second event in Canada, following a similar B2b in Hamilton, Ontario in July. Thanks to everyone who made these events successful - and for creating opportunity for cross-border Indigenous trade.

📅 Stay connected and keep an eye on our events page for our next stops: https://ncaied.org/events/

09/03/2026

Have you reserved your ad space yet?

Promote your business in the 2027 edition of NC Magazine and connect with Tribal leaders, Native-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers across Indian Country.

✨ Reserve by September 30, 2026 to receive 20% off.

📖 Learn more: https://ncaied.org/stories-media/nc-magazine.html
📩 Reserve your ad: [email protected]

09/02/2026

📣 RES 2027 Call for Sessions is OPEN!

Have a topic, idea, or expertise to share? We want to hear from you! Submit your session proposal and be part of the conversation at RES 2027.

📅 Deadline: October 9, 2026
🔗 Submit your session: https://tools.eventpower.com/form/wizard/Mq7G3CDx7b

09/02/2026

📍 RES 2027 is coming to Las Vegas!

Join us March 8–11, 2027, at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the Reservation Economic Summit (RES 2027)!

🏨 Book your room early and secure the special conference rate by February 15, 2027.
⚠️ Be aware of unauthorized hotel solicitations—NCAIED will never call to sell hotel rooms or collect payment by phone.

🔗 Book your room: https://res.ncaied.org/Summit-Info/Hotel-Travel

09/01/2026

🚨 Nominations Are NOW OPEN for the 2027 Class of the Native American 40 Under 40 awards!

The National Center is looking to honor the next generation of Native leaders! Know someone under 40 who is making an impact in their profession and community? Nominate them and help put their achievements in the spotlight! 🌟

📅 Nominations close October 5, 2026.
👉 Submit a nomination: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01a0401152cd719a928cad4a5e10f351