NACA exists for Tribally owned businesses, NHOs and ANCs to collaboratively protect our contracting rights and access to business development through advocacy and education
February 2021 Members and Guests of NACA 2021!
I welcome you to the NACA Federal Contracting Policy and Advocacy Conference, Creating Opportunities. This year, NACA celebrates over eighteen years of advocacy work in DC on behalf of our Native communities. NACA began in 2003 with a small group of Native-owned entities as members. Today, we are a composite of Tribally-owned, NHOs and ANCs enterprises, representing hundreds of small Native-owned businesses. Our growth is a testament to our leading- and cutting-edge advocacy on behalf of our industry. Native Enterprises, whether Alaskan, Tribal, or Hawaiian, are united in the belief that federal contracting is an essential economic development tool. NACA is grateful for the opportunity to serve our Membership. Our Members have entrusted in us the very important responsibility to carry out the mission and lead advocacy on their behalf. We are committed to setting the highest standards and values. The impacts of the ongoing pandemic are dominating the way we all conduct our businesses. Congress is dealing with legislative priorities and the practical implications of COVID-19. The way we interact with each other has been and will continue to be dramatically different. This conference, being held virtually, is an example of the many ways we have all had to adapt to the current realities. NACA stands with our Members as they work to provide vital services to their communities in healthcare, elder care, scholarships, internships, jobs, and housing assistance, which have become more critical due to the pandemic. Our membership represents a unifying voice and an exceptional example of cooperation within Indian Country. NACA believes when we stand together, we are stronger and more successful. NACA 2021 will bring our Membership, small business advocates and nationally recognized experts together to discuss policy and will provide strategic clarities for future business planning. I extend a big thanks to the NACA Board of Directors for their vision and continuing support. I would also like to thank our conference sponsors, corporate sponsors, and partners for their collaboration. Finally, with your thoughts and considerations in mind, we hope you will share your feedback
through our attendee survey which will be sent to you via email. Thank you so much for being part of the NACA community.
Annette Hamilton NACA President
126 C Street, NW, 1 st Floor, Washington, DC 20001 | Phone: 202.758.2676 | www.nativecontractors.org
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