Events

Tribal Economic Development Summit

October 27-28, 2008
Summit to facilitate formation of a northern California Tribal Economic Development Network (TED-Net) and completion of the Survey of northern California Tribes’ needs for training and technical assistance related to economic development.

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View Summit Power Points:

OECD Tribal Economic Development Objectives - Suzanne Burcell
Humboldt County Economic Development Division and Labor Market Information - Angie Dennis

1st Quarterly TED-Net Meeting

February 24, 2009

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Guest Presenter Hank Ryan, Executive Director for Small Business California discussed how small business owners can save money by reducing commercial energy consumption. He also shared little-known financing options available through utilities for making business energy improvements. View his powerpoint presentation here.

There was also a discussion of when, why and how to use HSU's Competitive Intelligence Research Services.

Suzanne M Burcell also discussed Tribal Economic Development funding deadlines for March of 2009.

2009 Tribal Community Needs Assessment Seminar

Monday, March 9, 2009

Suzanne Burcell, Associate Director for Indian Economic and Community Development, discusses practical techniques and strategies for effective community needs assessment.

2009 Tribal CEDS Seminar

Wednesday-Thursday, April 1-2, 2009

Anne Berblinger, former EDA Representative to Oregon and northern California discusses the purpose, elements and uses of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, as well as costs and benefits, processes and models.