Tribal Economic Development

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Tribal Council Chair Jamie Stuck joins Tribal Economic Development to discuss an array of topics, including everything from lessons learned during the deployment of Skasgé Power in Waséyabek's early days to what the future of economic development looks like for Waséyabek, the NHBP Tribe, and other Tribal communities throughout Michigan.

Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:
Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabek
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Tribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Ben Borisch, managing partner at DWH, and Bryan Small, CEO of Small Consulting Group and Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas Tribal Member, join Tribal Economic Development to discuss the keys to developing and implementing a successful strategic plan in Indian Country. Topics covered include the importance of governance, the role values play in supporting your strategic plan, and the potential benefits of working with a third party throughout the process.
DWH is a business consulting firm with expertise in financial advising; strategic and succession planning; mergers & acquisitions; turnaround & restructuring; and Tribal economic development. DWH is part of the Waséyabek family of companies. Learn more at https://dwhcorp.com/
Small Consulting Group is a client-focused consultancy dedicated to building organization capacity, growing strong economies, and advancing asset-based community development utilizing innovative tools and a data-driven approach to achieve measurable outcomes.​ The company specializes in economic growth in Indian Country. Learn more at http://www.smallconsulting.net/

Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:
Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabek
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Waseyabek
Tribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

On the inaugural episode of Tribal Economic Development, we provide insight regarding how Waséyabek, a Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities, established a pathway that has resulted in significant revenue growth over the past 5 years. Deidra Mitchell, Waséyabek president and CEO, and Erika Weiss, associate attorney, also offer an initial look into how Tribes can best position themselves for success along their journeys to economic diversification in Indian Country while previewing some of the content to be covered in future episodes.

Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:
Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabek
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Waseyabek
Tribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Bill Brooks, Chief Legal Officer at Waséyabek and long-time Tribal attorney for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, joins Tribal Economic Development to discuss the foundational documents needed to launch and sustain a successful business enterprise in Indian Country. Topics covered include your organization's constitution, operating documents, policies and procedures, and the importance of your strategic plan aligning with all the documents you generate to power your business.

Waséyabek is a 100% Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities. Follow us on:
Our Website: https://waseyabek.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/waseyabek
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Waseyabek
Tribal Economic Development, a Waséyabek podcast, is recorded and produced at River City Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.