Ep. 3 | Native Edge Institutes

06/21/24 • 22 min

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Thank you for tuning in to the Native Edge!
In our latest episode, Program Director Yvette Fielder, Business Development Specialist Kyia Jackson, and Producer Mikaela Garcia talk about Native Edge Institutes - the free, one-day training business training sessions The National Center hosts across the country.
One of the participants in NEIs is CEO of Turtle Island Protection Services Shawntay Negrete. We share some of her remarks and her business's story, including its incredible growth.
From hands-on workshops and mentorship programs to access to critical funding, NEIs' comprehensive approach ensures that new business owners are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the modern market.
So, sit back and relax as we uncover the impactful stories and innovative strategies helping to shape the future of Native business!
If you’d like to learn more about the programs and individuals we highlighted you can visit the websites below!
Shawntay Negrete | Turtle Island Protection Services
https://www.facebook.com/Turtleislandprotectionservices/
Yvette Fielder | Native Edge Institutes
https://www.ncaied.org/native-edge/
AZ MBDA Export Center
https://www.ncaied.org/arizona-mbda-export-center/
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development
https://www.ncaied.org/

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Ep. 2 | Agriculture

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Welcome back to the Native Edge podcast!
Join us as we explore the world of agriculture through business, philosophy, and clips from awesome entrepreneurs and experts.
On episode 2, The National Center's Chris James and Yvette Fielder take a deep dive into Indigenous agriculture, with perspective from sisters Andi & Alisha Murphy of the Toasted Sister Podcast; USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack; Tedd Buelow, Tribal Relations Team Lead for the USDA's Office of Rural Development; and renowned Indigenous chefs and restauranteurs Sean Sherman and Ben Jacobs.
The episode features both original interviews, as well as clips from RES and the Toasted Sister Podcast. We hope you enjoy, we will see you next time on the Native Edge!
If you’d like to learn more about the programs and individuals we highlighted you can visit the websites below!
Andi and Alisha Murphy | Toasted Sister Podcast
https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-853jh-1454ab31
The Honorable Tom Vilsack | Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/our-secretary
Ted Buelow | USDA Office of Rural Development
https://www.rd.usda.gov/
Sean Sherman | Owamni/NĀTIFS
https://seansherman.com/
Ben Jacobs | Tocabe
https://www.tocabe.com/

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Ep. 4 | United States Department of Agriculture

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What's up Native Edge listeners!
On Episode 4, we share more of the conversation from Episode 2 between Chris James, President and CEO of The National Center, and Tedd Buelow, the Tribal Relations Team Lead for USDA's Office of Rural Development. This interview was recorded in April.
Buelow gives insight into USDA programs related to telecom infrastructure, rural housing development, commodity foods programs, and more. They also discuss the improvements in USDA programs and how these changes are helping Indigenous-owned businesses bid in the bidding processes. You can hear more of the RES speech from Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture.
So let's dive into and get our podcasting on!
For more information on the individuals highlighted, click the links below!
The Honorable Tom Vilsack | Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/our-secretary
Ted Buelow | USDA Office of Rural Development
https://www.rd.usda.gov/

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