Pilot | Introduction

Welcome to the very first episode of our new podcast, Native Edge! 

Native Edge will explore a wide array of topics across Indian Country, as well as more about the work of and the people behind The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.

In our pilot episode, National Center President and CEO Chris James and Program Director Yvette Fielder discuss the organization's programs, some highlights from the 2024 Reservation Economic Summit, and provide information on how you can get involved.

Get ready for some laughs and serious discussions on how we can empower our communities and economic development in Indian Country. 

So grab your popcorn and snacks, and get ready for a podcast party!

Chapters

• 0:26 Introduction
• 1:25 Canadian Delegation at The National Center
• 2:31 Focus on Workforce Development
• 3:51 Native Edge Institutes
• 9:21 What does empowerment mean?
• 11:10 Relationship with SBA
• 11:35 Administrator Guzman Speaking at RES
• 15:59 Diversity of Indigenous Businesses
• 17:57 President and CEO of Ho-Chunk Inc. Lance Morgan
• 19:58 Going into communities with Native Edge Institutes
• 22:23 How can you get involved?
• 26:36 Small business is the core of what we do
• 27:37 Importance of Advocacy
• 29:01 Administrator Guzman and attacks on 8(a) program
• 34:13 Attorney James Meggesto from Legal panel at RES
• 35:50 Wrap and What's Next