Creating an Economic Development Plan and Embarking on Plan Implementation - Part 1 (Virtual Training)
Community Economic Development (CED) in Tribal and Native communities is an inclusive and participatory process through which these communities initiate and implement their own multifaceted solutions to economic challenges with respect to historic and cultural values and practices.
The first training in the CoP’s 9-part series of a variety of topics across Indian Country. Cris Gastner and Kevin Klingbeil from Big Water Consulting led a discussion and exercises about the foundations and essential components of CED in Indian Country and an introduction to CED planning.
Cris introduces CoP training sessions
Subject Matter Experts
Training Overview & Resources
What is “Community Economic Development” (CED) and The Foundations
In the clip to the right Kevin discusses:
What CED is and how CED fosters sustainable solutions.
The foundations of CED in Indian Country:
Self-determination, governance, rule of law, reliable tribal bureaucracy, land management, and political stability.
CoP members can connect with SMEs and other CoP members and resource groups on the CoP member map for partnerships.
The HEARTH act’s impact and connection to these foundations.
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Essential Components of CED
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In the clip to the left Kevin discusses essential components of CED which include:
Land: plays a crucial role in driving economic growth for Tribal communities. Includes location, infrastructure and natural resources.
Workforce: utilizing and building on the strengths and skills of a workforce helps economic productivity.
Capital: taking advantage of capital expands business development, creates jobs, enhances financial independence, and builds resilience
NCAI's "Building Tribal Economies" toolkit is a planning resource that delves into many of the issues Kevin is sharing related to strategic planning for economic development.
Introduction to CED Planning; lay the groundwork
In the clip to the right Cris discusses the beginning steps of CED planing.
Importance of gathering and reviewing current demographic statistics.
Example of Native CED: Blackfeet Nation utilized ACS and US Census and some of their own data
Examining your regional economy.
Example of Native CED: Hopi Tribe used their enrollment statistics, Arizona ADWR, ACS, and US Census.
Creating a list of existing programs,
Identifying potential CED plan committee members.
Example of Native CED: Karuk Nation highlighted their employment and industries.
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Intro to CED Planning; asset mapping, engagement, & SWOT
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In the clip to the left Cris engages participant discussion in
An asset inventory exercise.
Example of Native CED: Nisqually Nation highlights their infrastructure assets in their CED.
Asset mapping can help plan out development.
A participant mentioned that elders are an important ‘people asset’ in their community.
A unique asset mentioned from a participant was their community is surrounding by wineries.
Identifying potential key informants for interviews
Engage community input
Example of Native CED: Southern Ute Indian Tribe highlighted public comments in their CED found used in various surveys and interviews.
Most CEDs plans include a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats) analysis or something similar.
Example of Native CED: Hoopa Valley includes a SWOT analysis in their CED.
Intro to CED Planning; SMART goals, action steps, implementation, & review
In the clip to the right Cris engages participant discussion in
SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, relevant, time-bond) goals exercise.
Essential action steps.
Example of Native CED: Spokane Tribe highlights their objectives and goals and list each step of their action plan.
Implementation plan.
Setting proprieties.
Evaluation and Periodic Review
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Website Resources
Core Concepts:
Resources by Sector
Closing Thoughts
There are resources available, including the above subject matter experts (SME), who can help tribes and their programs get involved in large scale projects.
Questions, with answers from the Resource Group and fellow participants, will continue to be posted in the Knowledge Bank on the CoP website. If you have questions that you want answered, please ask in the LinkedIn group or share it with the administrators.
Learn about the CoP Resource Roadmap which links the sectors of Community Economic Development.