Economic Development & Commerce


While remaining anchored to their cultural values, Tribal Nations demonstrate a tremendous propensity to promote and enhance tribal sovereignty through the pursuit of economic development initiatives and economic sovereignty. From operating tribal enterprises to supporting small business development to seeking out investment options, and creating access to workforce development programs and resources, Tribal Nations continue to leverage opportunities to protect and revitalize their communities. These efforts not only increase the prosperity of Tribal Nations today, but also are an integral investment in the economic security of future generations in Indian Country.

Supporting the economic development initiatives of Tribal Nations necessitates continued advocacy and work to ensure voices in Indian Country are accounted for and heard at the federal policy level. NCAI’s Economic Development and Commerce policy portfolio underpins this effort as we continue to monitor key federal economic policy developments, programs, and opportunities related to those needs that are most relevant to Tribal Nations, including but not limited to: banking, contracting, financing, gaming, small business development, taxation, trade, and other topics related to the development of economies, the private sector, and general commerce.

Policy Documents
NCAI Tribes & Transportation Report (Duplicate Copies)
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NCAI Testimony Impact of Tax Code
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ETWD Policy Brief
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts v. The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah);The Aquinnah Wampanoag Gaming Corporation (Duplicate Copies)
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Tribal Workforce Development Toolkit (Duplicate Copies)
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Empowering Tribal Workforce Development
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"NCAI Opposition to Sec. 842 of H.r. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (Duplicate copies)"
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NCAI Comments on Public Notice FCC 15-49
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Comments filed by NTCH, Inc. referring to Tribes
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Securing Our Futures Report (Duplicate Copies)
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NCAI Tribal Export Guide
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