Western American Indian Chamber
Introduction
Purpose
Benefits
Board
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The Western American Indian Chamber was
formed by a group of American Indian individuals and businesses in
response to a real need for an association that would work for the
common benefit of the members.
The Western American Indian Chamber was
launched in 1989 and is now fully organized and actively involved
in a number of programs to help build a stronger American Indian
business community constituency.
The Chamber now has a diverse membership
roster consisting of American Indian individuals and businesses,
non-Indian businesses and individuals, and representatives from public
sector agencies and corporate industry.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of the Western American Indian Chamber is to assist American
Indians in the pursuit of self-sufficiency through business success.
To this end, the Chamber will actively
support and nurture well-planned, long-term business growth for members.
The Chamber will promote and stimulate
business opportunities for members by providing organized access to
public sector agencies and private industry.
The Chamber will also provide a forum for
members to address legislative issues and government concerns that
affect American Indian business.
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Benefits
- Listing in American Indian Business
Directory
- Business referrals for members
- Introductions to corporate and
government agency buyers
- Business skills training
- Access to business seminars, workshops
and conferences
- Access to scholarships
- Mentoring for business success
- Business networking
- Business plan assistance
- Access to Chamber services
- Becoming a voice for American Indian
business interests
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Board
Of Directors
Ben Sherman - Lakota
President
bsherman@indiancountry.org
Bob Outland - Choctaw
Vice President
Ted Bryant - Choctaw
/ Cherokee
Ava Hamilton - Arapaho
Jhon Goes In Center
- Lakota
Debbie Hedin
- Lakota
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