National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)

About National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses in the United States since 1969. It focuses on the economic development of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities through training, programming, and subject-matter expertise, aiming to strengthen economic sovereignty and foster unity across tribal communities.

Products & Services

Reservation Economic Summit (RES):An event focused on economic development for Indigenous communities, with registration open for 2026.

APEX Accelerator:A program to support Indigenous businesses with government contracting, training events, and resources.

Native Edge Institutes (NEI):Educational initiatives to support Indigenous entrepreneurs in various business areas.

Native Edge Finance:Services aimed at providing financial support and resources for Native businesses.

Native Edge Tourism:Programs to promote and develop tourism within Native communities.

Policy & Advocacy:Efforts to advocate for policies benefiting Indigenous economic development.

40 Under 40:Recognition program for young Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs.

NC Magazine:A publication covering topics like Native tourism and business success stories.

Native Edge Podcast:A podcast discussing issues and stories relevant to Indian Country.

Specialties

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Government Contracting (via APEX Accelerator) Economic Sovereignty for Native Communities Tourism Development Financial Support for Native Businesses Policy Advocacy

Funding History

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#	Type	Amount Fields	Date Fields	Investors
1	RT: Grant T: - FT: Grant	A: 240000 MR: - FA: $240,000 FAN: 240000	D: 2024-11-20 FD: 2024-11-20	1 investors

Grant Latest

2024-11-20

$240K

1 investor (Pro only)

Growth Metrics

+45%

Employee Growth

YoY

3.2x

Funding Growth

Last Round

12

Markets

Operating

10K+

Customers

Active

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Team & Leadership

C

Crystal Williams

Vice-Chair of the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana

E

E. Skye

D

Derrick Watchman

Chairman

L

Lillian Sparks Robinson

Vice Chairman

H

Helvi Sandvik

Treasurer

K

Kip Ritchie

Secretary

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