Join us at the upcoming Friday, May 18th networking luncheon at Casino Arizona Eagle’s Buffet Conference Room with registration beginning 11:30 a.m. Noted speaker to be Mr. Roger K. Spencer, an attorney who practices in the area of transactional commercial real property law. Areas of expertise include: acquisition and development; loan sales and purchases; asset [...]

QUALIFY FOR TAX CREDIT UNDER THE  AFFORDABLE CARE ACT The American Indian Chamber of Commerce  of Arizona, Arizona  Asian Chamber of Commerce,  Arizona  Small Business Association, Arizona Turkish American  Chamber of Commerce and the Tucson Hispanic  Chamber of Commerce invite you to a public information forum on the new  health care law and its small [...]

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2012 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is seeking applications for loans and grants to help rural businesses create jobs and spur economic development. The funding is being provided under the Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) program.  “Boosting access to capital sparks job creation and revitalizes the [...]

New Online Course Introduced for Native American Small Business Owners WASHINGTON – Native American entrepreneurs have a new tool to help determine if they’re ready for business ownership and to help them get started. Native American Small Business Primer: Strategies for Success is a free, self-paced online business course developed for Native American business owners. [...]

  FNF Construction, Inc. is soliciting quotes from certified AZUCP DBE contractors for the I-40: Flat Top Wash Bridge project. Bid Date: 06/08/2012 Project No: BR-IM-040-A(215)A DBEs interested in bidding this project with FNF should contact Sarah Gray at (480) 929-6747. Visit www.fnfinc.com/subcontractors to register with their database to receive invites and information regarding this and [...]

SBA Kicks Off Emerging Leaders Initiative for 2012, Maintains Focus on Underserved Communities Entrepreneur Training Initiative Sparks Small Business Growth, Job Creation WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) kicked off its 2012 e200/Emerging Leaders executive-level training initiative in 27 cities and communities. Since 2008 the e200/Emerging Leaders initiative has helped nearly 1,000 [...]

Peoria’s Economic Development Services Partners with Arizona Commerce Authority to Offer a FREE Small Business Workshop… Be Your Own Boss! Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 3:00 – 4:30 pm Be Your Own Boss! Ready to start your own small business? Not sure what you need to know, who you need to contact and where you need [...]

Ames Construction, Inc. is soliciting quotes from certified DBEs for theLoop 303 – Glendale Avenue to Peoria Avenue Project. Bidding Date: March 23, 2012 Project No: AC-NH-303-A(203)N Bids due contractor: March 20, 2012 @ 5:00pm MST DBEs interested in bidding this project should contact: Dave Saquella (602) 431-2111 or  davidsaquella@amesco.com To obtain bid documents please go [...]

NAVAJO HOUSING AUTHORITY ADVERTISEMENT RFP #196, PROFESSIONAL PLANNING CONSULTANT The Navajo Housing Authority is requesting proposals of qualified Indian and Non-Indian Owned Professional Planning Consultant(s) to develop and deliver to the NHA, Sustainable Master-Planned Community Plans for each of the five (5) Navajo Nation Agencies; encompassing all communities or chapters within the Navajo Nation located [...]

NCAIED Appoints Gary Davis as Interim President & CEO Mesa, AZ. February 12, 2012 – The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development proudly announces that Gary “Litefoot” Davis was appointed Interim President & CEO of the NCAIED on January 30, 2012. Davis succeeds previous NCAIED President & CEO Mr. Eric Trevan. Davis previously hosted [...]

Funds for Food Programs Targeting Native Elders in Four States First Nations Development Institute: Native American Food Security The First Nations Development Institute invests in innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities. The First Nation’s Native American Food Security project will provide four [...]

President’s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Request for Indian Affairs Maintains Commitment to Improving Conditions Throughout Indian Country Request focuses on strengthening tribal nations while achieving better results at a lower cost WASHINGTON – President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget request for Indian Affairs, which includes the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the Bureau of [...]