Blue Stone Strategy Group would like to extend our heartfelt wishes for a warm, safe and memorable Holiday Season for all. We are honored to continue our work in Indian Country and value the Tribal Leaders and Tribal Communities that we have had the privilege to work with in governance, leadership development, strategic planning, and economic development. The Blue Stone Strategy Group Team wishes you and your Tribal Nation peace & prosperity!

The three panels will be:

• Monday, December 12th from 9:30am-10:45am:

“Tribal Leaders Roundtable: What Does Economic Development Mean to You?”

• Monday, December 12th 1:00pm-2:00pm:

“Economic Development Planning for the New Year”

• Monday, December 12th 3:00pm-4:00pm:

“Government Relations: Compromising Without Being Compromised”

If you would like to set up a more personal meeting during the conference between Blue Stone Strategy Group leaders and your Nation’s leaders, or if we can clarify anything for you, please contact Kim Secakuku, a Blue Stone Senior Strategist, at (928) 221-6167.

• Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino: 5040 Wild Horse Pass Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85226; (800) 946-4452 ext 4900

• Tribal Governors, Presidents, Chairs and CFOs that register by November 25th, 2011 will have their registration fees waived, compliments of Blue Stone Strategy Group

• Council members and other tribal employees will have a discounted registration fee of $395

• For further information on the SWNAEDC, including registration forms, agenda, and conference details, please visit http://www.nativenationevents.org/EventsNativeAmericanConferences.asp?eventID=75

Blue Stone Strategy Group is honored to Co-Chair Sponsor Native Nation Events’ Southwest Native American Economic Development Conference.  This event is an opportunity for tribal leaders and decision makers to gather important Economic Development information and make connections with business leaders and professionals.  Blue Stone Strategy Group’s Leadership Team will be in attendance, and we look forward to meeting with you to see where we can support you in accomplishing your economic priorities and overall strategic planning initiatives, protecting your tribe’s sustainability and sovereignty.

“With this year coming to an end, it is a critical time for Tribal Leaders to prepare for the upcoming year and continued needs of tribal communities,” said Jamie Fullmer, CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group.

For further information on Blue Stone Strategy Group, please visit our website: http://www.bluestonestrategy.com/

And if we can clarify anything for you, please feel free to call Kim Secakuku, a Blue Stone Senior Strategist at (928) 221-6167

• Located at Tulalip Resort and Casino: 10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard, Tulalip, WA 98271; Phone Number 888.272.1111

• For more information on the conference please visit http://www.atnitribes.org/ and for online registration visit https://www.approvedevents.com/event1.aspx?PID=320&EID=3017

Blue Stone Strategy Group is a proud Platinum Sponsor of the ATNI 58^th Annual Conference hosted by the Tulalip Tribes on September 19^th-22^nd.  This conference provides a great opportunity to see tribal sovereignty and self-sufficiency in action through leadership collaboration and information sharing.

“Blue Stone Strategy Group is honored that we can continue to be a strong support to the tribes in the Northwest and look forward to another successful ATNI annual conference,” stated Jamie Fullmer, CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group. We invite you to attend our two breakout sessions during the conference to gain insight into information that may improve the lives of your Nation.

1)  “Preparing to Accept the Challenge. . . Leadership Planning and Prioritization” will be held on Wednesday, September 21^st from 3-4pm

• Breakout Summary: Due diligence of effective leadership; preparing tribes for current challenges; moving forward in a unified approach and protecting the future.

2)  “Tribal Economic Development Diversification . . . Taking Advantage of Opportunities” will be held on Wednesday, September 21^st from 4-5pm

• Breakout Summary: The challenges and opportunities in the tribal System; economic development planning for the future and business diversification next stages of growth; growing and diversifying an economy requires tribal leaders to engage in critical deliberations to ensure economic growth will be both financially successful and in conformance with a tribe’s maturity as a government and culturally rich community

Several of Blue Stone Strategy Group’s experienced team members will be in attendance and available to meet with your tribal leaders to explain how Blue Stone can assist your Nation in successfully accomplishing your goals through thoughtful strategic planning.  Below is a link to a list of our services and information to set up meetings with our leadership team during the conference. For further information on Blue Stone Strategy Group, please contact Senior Strategist Kim Secakuku at (928) 221-6167 or stop by our booth during the conference.

2011 BLUE STONE STRATEGY GROUP LEADER INVITE

AGENCY: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Interior.

This grant may address your needs and move your feasibility studies for your village/community/corporate projects forward.

Blue Stone Strategy Group is committed to strengthening tribal sovereignty and self-sufficiency through effective leadership, profitable business development and productive governmental systems. By developing more efficient and effective governance and corporate systems, tribal governments increase their chances of success at promoting profitable tribal enterprises and creating better services and opportunities for their members.

We are devoted to helping tribes accomplish their short-term and long-term goals, and do not want you to miss this opportunity to build upon your economic development visions in creating a strong tribal economy.  For those Tribes that have not been informed, you should take the time to research whether or not the BIA technical assistance grants may be helpful.

The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), through its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI), is soliciting proposals from federally recognized American Indian tribes for technical assistance funding to hire consultants to perform feasibility studies of economic development opportunities or long-term, strategic, reservation-wide economic development plans. These feasibility studies will empower American Indian tribes and tribal businesses to make informed decisions regarding their economic futures. Feasibility studies may concern the viability of an economic development project or business or the practicality of a technology a tribe may choose to pursue. The IEED will use a competitive evaluation process to select several proposed projects to receive an award.

Deadline: Grant proposals must be submitted on or before August 12, 2011.  IEED will not consider grant proposals received after this date.

If you would like more information on this funding opportunity please see the attached federal register notice.  We are passing the information along in the hopes that Tribes will use available resources.

NABDI in Federal Register

“My father was such a great inspiration to me growing up on the Navajo Nation” said Jack Jackson, Jr. “Not only was he a delegate on the Navajo Nation Council and a member of the Arizona Legislature, but he assisted in the formation of the first tribally controlled college on Navajo. My journey is a continuation of his legacy of ensuring tribal communities have all the resources to sustain self-sufficiency.”

Jackson has been dedicated in protecting Native rights by working with the National Congress of American Indians as well as being a member of the Executive Committee of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights. He has also sought to promote the general welfare of others by serving on multiple US Presidents’ HIV/AIDS Advisory Councils.

Jackson has expanded his scope of experiences by serving on the Arizona Real Estate Advisory Board, Arizonans for Cultural Development, Arizona League of Conservation Voters, and the Navajo Gaming Enterprise Board (NNGE). He was instrumental in helping the NNGE in establishing the first Navajo Nation casino. The Fire Rock Casino opened on November 19, 2008. This was the first Native American gaming enterprise in the United States ever to be funded solely through tribal monies. NNGE is currently operating/planning four casinos in Arizona and New Mexico.

“We are excited to have Jack Jackson, Jr. join the Blue Stone team” stated Jamie Fullmer, CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group.  “Jack has shown a lifetime of commitment to Indian Country and supporting sovereignty in his leadership roles throughout the years.  We believe that Mr. Jackson will be a strong team member in our continued efforts to provide the best of class leadership support for tribes.  Our commitment to Indian Country is best shown by our commitment to excellence in building our Blue Stone team. “

Jackson added, “Blue Stone is committed to becoming THE strategy group for Indian Country. I’m humbled and excited to be included in such an illustrious group of women and men. I’m confident my experience and contacts I’ve acquired in over twenty years of service to tribal governments will prove invaluable.”

To read more on Jack Jackson, Jr. please click here.

Blue Stone Strategy Group (BSSG) invites you and your associates to attend the three-day event as Blue Stone’s guest.  This event will give you access to amazing networking opportunities and will tackle national topics such as the tribal enterprises, business development, new environmental goals, working in Indian Country, financing for future projects, leadership, health care and renewable energy issues as well as a range of renewable and clean energy technologies with a focus on Native American developments.

Several Blue Stone Strategy Group executive team members will be participating as moderators and speakers, sharing their expertise as tribal leaders and economic development professionals with conference attendees. Some BSSG team members who are scheduled to speak include BSSG Partner/Vice President Alvin H. Warren (Santa Clara Pueblo), former lieutenant governor of the pueblo and current Tribal Council member; Senior Strategist Brian Patterson (New York Oneida), current President of United South and Eastern Tribes; BSSG Principal Tim Keller; BSSG Chairman/CEO Jamie Fullmer, former Chairman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation.

Fullmer says, “Blue Stone Strategy Group is a firm supporter of economic development in Indian Country and we recognize the need to diversify tribal economies.  As the co-sponsor of the Native American Economic Development Conference and the Renewable Energy Project in Indian Country Conference, it is our hope that we come together to share ideas and create stronger networks, and that we can look forward to developing strong economies in Indian Country.”

To learn more or to register for the conference, visit nativenationevents.org. Last day to preregister at the reduced registration rate is Friday, June 17th, 2011 or there will be onsite registration at a higher cost.  To learn more about Blue Stone Strategy Group, visit www.bluestonestrategy.com or call 949-476-8828.

• June 2-3, 2011 at Pechanga Resort and Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA

• For further information on this event please visit  www.triballeadersforum.com

• For event questions, please contact Richard Trudell with the American Indian Resource Institute (AIRI) by email at richardtrudell@me.com or by phone at 510.551.6551

Blue Stone Strategy Group is proud to support  the Native Leadership Forum on “Tribes as Sovereign Governments in an Unstable Political Environment: Assessing Challenges and Exploring Ideas for Strengthening the Role of Tribes as the Primary Governments in Indian Country.”  Blue Stone invites you and your associates to enjoy and experience this learning  “opportunity for Native leaders from across the country to come together to explore approaches and strategies for addressing some of the key challenges facing Native communities, to discuss ideas that can bring about meaningful change, to identify possible initiatives and potential political fault lines, and to discuss the political climate and the 2012 election cycle.” (http://www.triballeadersforum.com/tlforum/Home.html)

Forum Registration:
For registration forms, please go to www.triballeadersforum.com . Don’t forget AIRI is offering a reduced registration fee of $250 for young Native leaders attending the Forum!

REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ON-SITE AS WELL.

Hotel Registration:
To make hotel reservations at the Pechanga Resort & Casino call 1-888-732-4264.  Rooms will be offered on a space-available basis at the prevailing rate.

Dear Blue Stone Friends:

As the CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group, I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to be part of Information Management Network’s (IMN) Native American Finance Conference (NAFC12). This conference will be held in Arizona on May 16 and 17 at the Talking Stick Resort in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.

NAFC12 will bring together key tribal officials, trusted industry professionals, finance leaders, government representatives and academics to discuss relevant issues pertaining to finance, economic development, infrastructure, education, and commerce that will not only impact this generation but future generations as well.

NAFC has grown into a vital forum for the sharing of ideas and information related to Native American finance and economic development issues in order to assist Tribal Leaders in their roles of ensuring ensure present and future prosperity for their people. As Indian Country continues to grow and strengthen, so does the need for information, resources and contacts to expand Tribal influence throughout both Indian Country and the world.

IMN is providing Blue Stone’s “Tribal Official” friends and clients with a complimentary pass to attend the Native American Finance Conference on May 16 and 17 at the Talking Stick Resort.  Come take advantage of this opportunity to gather invaluable information to help grow and sustain your Tribal economy for generations to come,

If you are an elected “Tribal Leader” please contact Jackie Rubbo at IMN to qualify for a pass.

Jacqualine Rubbo  Vice President and Producer

Information Management Network

Phone: 212.901.1884

Email: jrubbo@imn.org

We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Sincerely,

Jamie Fullmer

For further information about Information Management Network and their Native American Finance Conference, please click here.

“We are continually searching for Native leaders with expertise to strengthen our overall approach to working with our Indian Country clients,” said Jamie Fullmer, Chairman and CEO of Blue Stone Strategy Group.  “Our goal is to be the advisor of choice in Indian Country and in order to accomplish this we are committed to ensuring that our team has an extensive knowledge and background in Indian Country.  Mike Rawley definitely has the qualities that support our overall goals and we are proud to have Mike join the Blue Stone team.”

In addition to his roles with the 13th Regional Corporation and the National Tribal Development Association, Rawley is a member of the Western Coalition of Alaska Natives, the Alaska Federation of Natives, and the Advisory Board for the Ho’oulu Lahui Hawaiian Charter School.  In these capacities he works with Tribal leadership to create employment and economic opportunities that generate capital that will stay within Tribal communities.

“I am excited about joining Blue Stone because it provides me with an even greater  opportunity to work within Indian Country to support initiatives that contribute to economic stability and sustainability within Native communities,” said Rawley.

Rawley believes that a Tribe is a collection of its individual members and the success of a Tribe is built upon the success of its members.   He places great value in developing stronger collaboration between Tribes and their members to create prosperous and sustainable Tribal economies.

In his role at Blue Stone, Rawley will work to develop greater opportunities and relationships between the Native American Tribes in the lower 48 states and Alaskan Native corporations to strengthen Tribal sovereignty and enhance Native economies.

To read more on Michael Rawley, please click here.