Further exploration of tax advantages and other regulatory benefits of tribal development and tribe-to-tribe transactions, as well as tribe to non-tribal sources, to market and support new diversification efforts. FINANCING & WORKOUTS Internal working groups as quickly as possible given crisis conditions to begin a pre-planning process looking at likely issues and areas of focus unique to each tribe and tribal business As time, capital and staffing permits, initiation of business level and tribal level strategic planning for recovery and future long-term operating models On-going communication with existing and past lenders to establish dialogue about needs, limitations, expectations and opportunities Project, loan or venture specific evaluation of pre-pandemic, pandemic and likely post-pandemic operating results given available information and current plans, including range and alternative estimates Active discussions at the association level and tribe-to-tribe of alternative capital sources, workout strategies and best practices Continued lobbying of government support for reparative, restorative and generative initiatives INSURANCE & LEGAL Immediate discussions with internal and external counsel, as well as relevant industry associations and government representatives to determine the extent and character of liability for Indian tribes and AIAN-owned businesses across all sectors Negotiations with insurance providers regarding policy coverage and disbursement procedures to identify areas of disagreement and begin the claims filing process Documentation of all necessary actions taken, operating or practical results, government guidance, communications and publicity efforts to create a paper trail in the event of litigation Review and enhancement of publication and communication of all relevant policies, regulations and declared liability limits to customers, employees, vendors and tribal members SANITATION, PPE AND OTHER HEALTH PROTECTIONS Active pursuit of diversified supply lines for all sanitation, PPE and other health protection supplies, including development of tribal production for internal use and external sale where feasible
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