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Explore summaries from all past CoP events, review presentation slides and other event sourced materials, and connect with featured subject matter experts (SME).

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Core Components of Economic Plan Implementation - Part 1 (Virtual Training)

Core Components of Economic Plan Implementation - Part 1 (Virtual Training)

This first section of the track underscores the foundational elements of economic development plan implementation, including a qualified workforce/labor pool, an entrepreneurial ecosystem, and the primary infrastructure necessary to support economic activities. 

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Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development

Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development

This session featured the presentation of two unique funding mechanisms for supporting community economic development in tribal and Native communities, including Section 105(l) leases and Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSCBI), as well as an introduction to some useful tools and Resources the EDA offers for underserved communities

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Subject Matter Experts (SME)

The CoP has featured these SME due to their knowledge and experience in Indigenous economic development projects across the country and beyond boarders. View the CoP’s featured SME bios, contact information, and featured events they were a part of.