The National Center

Dedicated to developing American Indian economic self-sufficiency through business ownership. “We Mean Business.”

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🎉 The 2026 Native American 40 Under 40 Class is here!

We’re proud to honor leaders making an impact across Indian Country. We’ll be highlighting each awardee leading up to RES 2026 (March 23–26, Las Vegas).

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/DhNXctJjDN

#40Under40 #RES2026

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The Native Edge Institute is coming to a city near you 🌟

Join us in Sault Ste. Marie, Niagara Falls, and Boston for business training, networking, and opportunities to grow alongside Indian Country's leaders.

Will we see you there? 👀

Learn more: https://t.co/sjPX8T3zYe

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Did you hear? We launched the Native Edge: Tribal Economic Accelerator! Supporting stronger tribal procurement practices and Native-owned businesses across Indian Country. 🤝

Learn more: https://t.co/ALcpTtrk6F

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📅 Today is Native Nonprofit Day!

Native Nonprofit Day highlights this disparity and supports building stronger, more sustainable funding for Native-led organizations.

💙Support NCAIED here: https://t.co/xkCngXyls7
Together, we mean business. ✨

#NativeNonprofitDay #GiveNative

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🤝 A historic moment at RES 2026 as @NCAI1944 and @AFN_Updates signed a landmark declaration strengthening unity across Tribal Nations and First Nations. 🌎🪶

Watch: https://t.co/SEBuKdedNy

#ncaied #res2026 #risingtogether

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🎙️ New Episode Alert!

Episode 51 of Native Edge features Larry Wright Jr. of @NCAI1944 discussing tribal leadership, partnerships, and the new MOU announced at RES.

🎧 Listen here: https://t.co/ZWF2ikCbWg
📺 Watch here: https://t.co/0iJfg4DBcy

#RES2026 #NativeEdge

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Honoring JoAn Begay Notah 🤍

We take a moment to recognize and celebrate the profound legacy she leaves behind—one rooted in leadership, service, and an unwavering commitment to strengthening our communities.

Watch here ▶️ https://t.co/PA1D65qpez

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“Some of these tribes, they're the only economic driver for that community may be a business owned by the actual tribe."

-Chris James on how Administration policies are affecting Indian Country - and adjacent communities.

📰 Read more in Fortune ➡️ https://t.co/d6lGNClc30

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📅 Native Nonprofit Day is May 21!

Join us on May 21, 2026 and support Native nonprofits like The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. Together, we mean business. ✨

👉Support here: https://t.co/xkCngXyls7

#NativeNonprofitDay #GiveNative

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We are saddened by the passing of our colleague and friend, JoAn Begay Notah.

JoAn dedicated nearly 20 years to NCAIED. She was a trusted advisor, dedicated teammate, and champion for the communities we serve.

We extend our condolences to her family during this difficult time.

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The Native Edge Institute scheduled for May 14 in Worley, ID has been postponed until further notice.

We will share updated information as soon as a new date is confirmed. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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🎙️ New Episode Out Now!

Ep. 50 of The Native Edge podcast features Chairman Mark Fox of @mhanation, where he shares his tribe's economic development strategy and what it means for its citizens.

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/lH93wA9A8E
📺 Watch: https://t.co/aDTqSeNcxt

#NativeEdge

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🎙️ New episodes of The Native Edge, upcoming NEIs, RES 2026 content, and more are in our latest newsletter!

📩 Read here: https://t.co/huoiZDPgEZ

#NCAIED #NativeEdge #RES2026

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🔥 New Native Edge episode!

From fire chief to CEO of @Strategies360, John Oceguera shares his journey, leadership insights, and how tribes can position themselves with state & local govts.

🎧 https://t.co/EzLJWH8nI9
▶️ https://t.co/nl7VKSL3Wo

#NativeEdge #Podcast #NVPol

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🔴 LIVE from Bend, OR! NEI is streaming now with The National Center.

Join us, drop questions, and watch live 👇
▶️ https://t.co/f7ATTDnhvW

#NCAIED #NEI #NativeBusiness #IndianCountry #LiveEvent

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You heard him on the Native Edge, now listen to him on the #RES2026 mainstage!

@TabBep of the @bep talks music, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and Native identity. From global stages to creative work, Taboo shares his journey and purpose.

▶️ Watch: https://t.co/ptYPYQHw96

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🎙️ BIG guest for the latest Native Edge - @TabBep of @bep!

At #RES2026, Taboo talked music, Marvel, identity, business, and his journey as a creator & father.

You don't want to miss this convo!

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/ysgrWjUW69
▶️ Watch: https://t.co/BTV2ogoPLt

#NativeEdge

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Read this great profile of @eventPower_ep's Erin Casey, published by her alma mater, @MissouriState. Erin is a member of @choctawnationOK and is instrumental in hosting the RES!

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/BDabgWKU3h

#RES2026 #NativeAmerican40under40 #GoMaroon

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We appreciate the @NewDemCoalition for inviting us to its Tribal Roundtable Discussion, which took place earlier this week in the Capitol. Chris James joined other Native organizational leaders to discuss how Congress can better serve Indian Country.

https://t.co/VedHYSxCSd

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Our latest newsletter is here ✨

New Native Edge episode, RES 2026 highlights, upcoming NEIs & more.

Read here: https://t.co/KaQt5HMFS9

#ncaied #NativeBusiness #IndigenousBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #Newsletter #NativeEdgePodcast

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🎙️ New Native Edge episode!

Ep. 46 with Dr. Eric Trevan of @aLocalNow dives into AI, tribal economic development, his time leading The National Center, & more.

Listen: https://t.co/2xnU1kaDEe

#NativeEdgePodcast #ncaied #NativeBusiness #AI