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BLUE STONE STRATEGY GROUP TO SPEARHEAD THE NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION'S BUSINESS NETWORK INITIATIVE

SAN DIEGO, CA, April 21, 2008 – The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) announced that it has retained Blue Stone Strategy Group to develop and execute an initiative to “Promote Tribal Enterprise and Build the Indian Economy”. The initiative expands upon earlier initiatives, which resulted in the creation of the American Indian Business Network (AIBN). The goal of this initiative is to promote economic activity and create opportunities for Indian entrepreneurs and business owners, corporations, and Tribal owned businesses to participate in the growth of a thriving Indian Economy.

“We are excited about the opportunity to work with NIGA on this important endeavor,” said Jamie Fullmer, CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group and former Chairman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. “Developing systems that enable individuals and tribes to maximize their economic potential and maintain their sovereignty is the main reason Blue Stone Strategy Group was even created.”

As part of its involvement with NIGA, Blue Stone Strategy Group will:

Develop the vision, systems, and structure for the AIBN to contribute to the growth of the Indian Economy
Facilitate the coordination of partners and resources to deliver upon the vision
Reach out and engage corporate sponsors and other entities to fund the build out, expansion, and on-going operations of the AIBN
Obtain a stronger commitment from Tribes to support the vision and a “Buy Indian” mentality

“Blue Stone is the right firm to carry out this initiative,” said Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association. “Their approach will leverage best practices across Indian Country and develop a program that we can be proud of.”

About Blue Stone Strategy Group:
Blue Stone Strategy Group is a Native American-owned company. It combines years of experience in business and strategy consulting for emerging growth and mid market companies with an implicit knowledge of Native American tribal culture, government and economic development. The result of this combination is the ability to assess market opportunities, validate business models, and develop strategies to ensure successful business ventures in Indian Country for Tribal Nations and their partners. Blue Stone Strategy Group provides its clients with an unbiased, independent means of assessing opportunities and developing a clear vision. For more information please visit www.bluestonestrategy.com.