Exploration of new business lines, cross-fertilization, vertical and/or horizontal integration and other opportunities in the new economic environment given your own internal strengths and weaknesses. Document all actions taken during crisis and recovery, including what worked and what did not to provide a guide for future crises.
INTER-TRIBAL COOPERATION & COORDINATION Association/Organization to Association/Organization
Formal coordination through regular meetings of key staff in major national and regional organizations (e.g., NIGA, NCAI, NCAIED, American Indian Chamber of Commerce, NAFOA and many others, including their regional counterparts) to set agendas, monitor progress and share ideas and areas of emphasis. Development amongst the organizations of standardized messaging, phrasing and key words applicable to area of common interest as well as to areas of individual emphasis (e.g., the word “sovereignty” which has become an extremely effective rallying cry across numerous issues). Continued and enhanced joint appearances before government agencies and elected officials and invitations to such to appear at joint gatherings. Coordinated public relations efforts in the media and at state and local levels in addition to the federal government to highlight the areas of common concern and ingrain the standardized phrasing and key words into the public lexicon. Regular reports back to their own individual memberships regarding their coordination efforts to boost enthusiasm and support at the tribal leader and tribal member level. Leverage associate member knowledge and resources to boost impact. Tribe to Tribe Development of consortiums between land-rich, labor-rich, resource- rich and financially successful tribes to develop new business ventures capitalizing on shifting trade and supply chain patterns, with development located to maximize needed employment or market/resource access with investment from tribes lacking such needs or opportunities but having cash available for investment. Continued and expanded lending and investment tribe-to-tribe for renovation and expansion of existing facilities to meet new operating requirements as recovery takes hold. Continued joint efforts to support needy Native Americans not living on their home reservations.
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