# National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) ## Who We Are - [Who We Are](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/) - [Mission & Vision](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/mission-vision.html) - [Our History](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/our-history.html) - [Our Staff](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/our-staff.html) - [Our Board](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/board.html) - [Corporate Advisory Council](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/corporate-advisory-council.html) - [Financials](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/financials.html) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/frequent-questions.html) - [Locations](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/locations.html) - [Contact Us](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/contact.html) ## What We Do - [What We Do](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/) - [Overview](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/overview.html) - [RES](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/res.html) - [APEX Home](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/apex/) - [APEX Accelerator](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/apex/apex-home.html) - 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[Policy & Advocacy](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/policy-advocacy.html) - [Native Edge: Tribal Economic Accelerator](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/native-edge-tribal-economic-accelerator.html): The Native Edge: Tribal Economic Accelerator is a comprehensive, three-year initiative by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) designed to address pervasive econo... - [Native Edge Finance](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/native-edge-finance.html) - [Native Edge Tourism](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/native-edge-tourism.html) ## Stories & Media - [Stories & Media](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/) - [Success Stories](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html) - [Press Releases](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html) - [The National Center in Motion](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/the-national-center-in-motion.html) - [Native Edge Podcast](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/native-edge-podcast.html) - [NC Magazine](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/nc-magazine.html) - 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[Events](https://ncaied.org/events/) - [Upcoming Events](https://ncaied.org/events/upcoming-events.html) ## Optional - [Nei Scottsdale Az](https://ncaied.org/events/upcoming-events.html/event/2026/11/19/nei-scottsdale-az) - [Access To Capital Funding Options Lender Readiness For Small Businesses](https://ncaied.org/events/upcoming-events.html/event/2026/11/23/access-to-capital-funding-options-lender-readiness-for-small-businesses) - [Nei Oklahoma City Ok](https://ncaied.org/events/upcoming-events.html/event/2026/12/03/nei-oklahoma-city-ok) - [Yvette Fielder](https://ncaied.org/who-we-are/our-staff.html/title/yvette-fielder) - [Ncaied Key Indian Country Economic Development Legislation Passes Senate Committee](https://ncaied.org/what-we-do/policy-advocacy.html/title/ncaied-key-indian-country-economic-development-legislation-passes-senate-committee) - [National Center Apex Accelerator Helps Navajo Owned Business Protect Critical Contract Work](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/09/02/national-center-apex-accelerator-helps-navajo-owned-business-protect-critical-contract-work) - [Using Data Analysis To Position Tribes For Success The Oahe Data Story](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/06/09/using-data-analysis-to-position-tribes-for-success-the-oahe-data-story) - [Client Spotlight Wells Technology](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/05/28/client-spotlight-wells-technology) - [The Pivot Point Llc Achieves Sba Wosb Edwosb Certification And Advances Kindled Heart Platform](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/03/12/the-pivot-point-llc-achieves-sba-wosb-edwosb-certification-and-advances-kindled-heart-platform) - [Take Care Transport Llc Serves Northeast Missouri With Non Emergency Medical Transportation](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/03/09/take-care-transport-llc-serves-northeast-missouri-with-non-emergency-medical-transportation) - [Colorado Procurement Specialist Stan Sams Retirement](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2026/03/02/colorado-procurement-specialist-stan-sams-retirement) - [Bgesh Incorporated Recent Win Supporting Jsu](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2025/10/01/bgesh-incorporated-recent-win-supporting-jsu) - [Apex Accelerator Client Hooghan Llc Hits Over 2m In Contract Sales](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2025/08/05/apex-accelerator-client-hooghan-llc-hits-over-2m-in-contract-sales) - [Building With Purpose M L Fabrications Earns Sba Women Owned Certification](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2025/06/18/building-with-purpose-m-l-fabrications-earns-sba-women-owned-certification) - [Developing Future Native Leaders Through Sports](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/success-stories.html/article/2025/03/26/developing-future-native-leaders-through-sports) - [Building Health Building Opportunity](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/10/07/building-health-building-opportunity) - [National Center Apex Accelerator Helps Navajo Owned Business Protect Critical Contract Work](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/09/02/national-center-apex-accelerator-helps-navajo-owned-business-protect-critical-contract-work) - [Bipartisan Bill To Boost Native American Entrepreneurs Passes U S House](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/06/24/bipartisan-bill-to-boost-native-american-entrepreneurs-passes-u-s-house) - [Alaska Business Monthly Reporting From The Reservation Economic Summit](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/06/10/alaska-business-monthly-reporting-from-the-reservation-economic-summit) - [Using Data Analysis To Position Tribes For Success The Oahe Data Story](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/06/09/using-data-analysis-to-position-tribes-for-success-the-oahe-data-story) - [Client Spotlight Wells Technology](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/05/28/client-spotlight-wells-technology) - [The Pivot Point Llc Achieves Sba Wosb Edwosb Certification And Advances Kindled Heart Platform](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/03/12/the-pivot-point-llc-achieves-sba-wosb-edwosb-certification-and-advances-kindled-heart-platform) - [Take Care Transport Llc Serves Northeast Missouri With Non Emergency Medical Transportation](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/03/09/take-care-transport-llc-serves-northeast-missouri-with-non-emergency-medical-transportation) - [Colorado Procurement Specialist Stan Sams Retirement](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/03/02/colorado-procurement-specialist-stan-sams-retirement) - [The National Center And 17 Other Native Organizations Release New Economic Policy Brief](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/02/12/the-national-center-and-17-other-native-organizations-release-new-economic-policy-brief) - [National Center Board Chairman Derrick Watchman Testifies At Indian And Insular Affairs Subcommittee Hearing](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/02/03/national-center-board-chairman-derrick-watchman-testifies-at-indian-and-insular-affairs-subcommittee-hearing) - [We Are Hiring](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/01/23/we-are-hiring-) - [2026 Native American 40 Under 40 Class Announced](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2026/01/06/2026-native-american-40-under-40-class-announced) - [Aamb Is Leading A Movement Into The Next Era Of Tribal Economic Growth](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/11/12/aamb-is-leading-a-movement-into-the-next-era-of-tribal-economic-growth) - [Unfulfilled Obligations Realizing The Promise Of Tribal Sovereignty](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/11/10/unfulfilled-obligations-realizing-the-promise-of-tribal-sovereignty) - [The National Center Launches New Program Designed To Improve Tribal Procurement Practices](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/11/04/the-national-center-launches-new-program-designed-to-improve-tribal-procurement-practices) - [Action Alert The National Center And Naca Seek Your Feedback On Evolving Economic Impacts Of Administration S Policies And Actions On Indian Country](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/10/02/action-alert-the-national-center-and-naca-seek-your-feedback-on-evolving-economic-impacts-of-administration-s-policies-and-actions-on-indian-country) - [The National Center Mourns The Loss Of Longtime Board Member Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/09/26/the-national-center-mourns-the-loss-of-longtime-board-member-chairman-ernie-stevens-jr-) - [Registration Now Open For The 2026 Reservation Economic Summit](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/09/16/registration-now-open-for-the-2026-reservation-economic-summit) - [Apex Accelerator Client Hooghan Llc Hits Over 2m In Contract Sales](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/08/05/apex-accelerator-client-hooghan-llc-hits-over-2m-in-contract-sales) - [Building With Purpose M L Fabrications Earns Sba Women Owned Certification](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/06/18/building-with-purpose-m-l-fabrications-earns-sba-women-owned-certification) - [The National Center Releases Assessment Of Impacts Of Administration Policy On Indian Country](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/05/13/the-national-center-releases-assessment-of-impacts-of-administration-policy-on-indian-country) - [Action Alert The National Center Seeks Your Feedback On Impacts Of Administration Policies And Actions On Indian Country](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/04/21/action-alert-the-national-center-seeks-your-feedback-on-impacts-of-administration-policies-and-actions-on-indian-country) - [The National Center Receives 500 000 Grant From Keybank Foundation](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/04/07/the-national-center-receives-500-000-grant-from-keybank-foundation) - [Developing Future Native Leaders Through Sports](https://ncaied.org/stories-media/press-releases.html/article/2025/03/26/developing-future-native-leaders-through-sports)