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Native American Entrepreneurship
Over 2 million Native Americans live in the United States, according to the Seven Fires Council. Relatively few of these persons are entrepreneurs - according to the most recent U.S. Census data, "Native Americans owned and started the fewest small businesses of all minority groups in the United States," with...
Tags: Management, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial, U.S.
White papers 2003-02-01
IBM, SeniorNet and the Native American Chamber of Commerce Partner to Bring Technology Centers to Remote Reservations
In partnership with the Native American Chamber of Commerce and with SeniorNet, a leading nonprofit technology educator of older adults, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced Hope and Harmony for Humanity, a grant-based initiative designed to bring computer technology access and education to low-income and remote Native American reservations across the...
Tags: IBM Corp.
Research articles 2006-09-28
Gambling: Classifications Of Native American Casinos
It is not uncommon to venture outside of the state in search of the casino and gambling venture. Rather than heading to Las Vegas, Nevada, many Americans choose to fulfill their recreational gambling activities in a Native American tribal casino. In many cases, these casinos are within a short driving...
Tags: Casino, Associated Content
White papers 2007-07-06
GTE awards $30,000 grant to UW program encouraging Native American education
SEATTLE--BUSINESS WIRE--July 17, 1995--Crucial issues affecting Native American education are being addressed this week at a month-long University of Washington engineering, science and math learning institute.
Tags: Native American
Research articles 1995-07-17
OK Senate commends OKC man for support of Native American affairs
Leroy Bridges of Oklahoma City has been commended by the Oklahoma State Senate for his longtime efforts and support of Native American affairs in Oklahoma.
Tags: Native American, U.S. Senate
Research articles 2001-08-09
University of Texas Offers Online Education in Native American Culture.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Feb. 14--As a teacher on a Potawatomie Indian reservation, Brenda Gerber yearns to deepen her students' understanding of the country's Native American cultures. Feb. 14--As a teacher on a Potawatomie Indian reservation, Brenda Gerber yearns to deepen her students' understanding of the country's...
Tags: Native American, University of Texas
Research articles 2000-02-15
D-Link Helps Native American Tribe Harness Wind Power in Sub-Zero Temperatures
The northeast section of Montana, which borders North Dakota and Canada, features one of the coldest wind corridors in the country. A stiff wind blows almost 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The area is also home to one of the nation's honored Native American societies -- the...
Tags: wind energy
Research articles 2008-06-09
Native American EPA Employees Still Endure Harassment During National Festival Celebrating Native Americans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Native American EPA employees endure a workplace that displays racially and ethnically demeaning, offensive, and historically inaccurate paintings. While a few blocks away, the National Museum of the American IndianWASHINGTON, Sept. 21 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Native American EPA employees endure a workplace that displays...
Tags: harassment, Native American, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research articles 2004-09-21
The Pueblo of Isleta, a Sovereign Native Nation, Deploys Another Generation of Solectek Broadband Wireless Systems
SAN DIEGO -- Building on Two Generations of Previous Solectek Wireless Products, the Native American Community Upgrades to the SkyWay 5000 System for Larger Network Capacity
Research articles 2004-10-04
It's a Fact: Misperceptions About Tribal Gaming Run Rampant - How Do You Separate Myth From Reality?
It is a fact that Native American gaming in the United States is one of the fastest-growing segments of the global gaming industry. It is also a fact that opponents have waged - and continue to wage fierce battles in the media, the courts and elsewhere to stop or slow...
Tags: Personal Technology, Games, Fact
White papers 2003-04-01
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation and University of Pavia Publish Most Comprehensive Answers to Date on Genetic Origins of Native Americans
Results of Extensive Study of Native American Mitochondrial DNA, Inherited From Mothers, Show All Who Are Descended From the First Group of Humans to Arrive in the Americas From Asia Approximately 20,000 Years Ago Are Related to Six Founding Mothers. Research Also Confirms New Genetic Subgroups, Indicating Additional Migratory Events...
Tags: Molecular Inc.
Research articles 2008-03-12
Microsoft places CD with Native American Bank
Microsoft Corp. has placed a $1 million low-interest certificate of deposit with Native American Bank, Browning, Mont. The bank's corporate offices are in Denver.Microsoft Corp. has placed a $1 million low-interest certificate of deposit with Native American Bank, Browning, Mont. The bank's corporate offices are in Denver.
Tags: CD, Microsoft Corp.
Research articles 2005-02-01
How to Build Brand Loyalty in a Niche Market
The blogosphere is a-buzz today with talk about Nike's new Air Native N7 -- a sneaker specially designed for Native American feet, which are wider and taller than the average foot. The N7 is expected to accomplish quite a bit.  Not only will the shoe combat obesity and diabetes (all...
Tags: Nike Inc., Brand, Lori Deschene, Marketing, Management, Strategy, Branding, Globalization, N7, Native, Blogosphere, Brand Loyalty
Blog posts 2007-09-26
ABC diversity showcase benefits all: broadcast networks take advantage of display of actors' talent. (El Portal Theatre, North Hollywood, California).(Programming)
It takes a lot of time to sift through some 700 head shots to get to 14 lucky actors. But that's what casting executives at ABC and Touchstone Television did to select the African-American, Asian-American, Latino, Native American and physically cha It takes a...
Tags: ABC Inc., benefit, Native American, network, programming, talent
Research articles 2003-12-15
Cellular One's EDGE and AMR implemented by Nokia on Native American reservations in the US
NORDIC BUSINESS REPORT-31 October 2006-Cellular One's EDGE and AMR implemented by Nokia on Native American reservations in the USC1994-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD http://www.m2.com
Tags: AMR Research, EDGE, Native American, Nokia Corp.
Research articles 2006-10-31
Tamaya resort to open with Native American flair.(new Hyatt Regency hotel to start business this month)(Brief Article)
One of the largest resorts ever developed on Native American land, the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa, Bernalillo, N.M., is scheduled to open this month. Located on 500 acres along the Rio Grande, the ... One of the largest resorts ever developed on...
Tags: Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Native American
Research articles 2001-01-01
SBC Foundation Grant to Launch Native American Scholars Program; George Washington University program will focus on political leadership
OKLAHOMA CITY -- The SBC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE:SBC), is providing a $225,000 grant to fund a first-of-its-kind political leadership development program for Native American college students under the direction of The George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management GSPM.
Tags: George Washington University, leadership
Research articles 2005-06-03
Native Americans Honor Veterans in Aberdeen, S.D., Ceremony.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Nov. 10--To the beat of a drum, Native American dancers in full regalia moved in the lobby of the Federal Building in Aberdeen Thursday afternoon, honoring veterans who are federal employees. Nov. 10--To the beat of a drum, Native American dancers in full regalia...
Tags: Aberdeen Group Inc., Native American
Research articles 2000-11-13
Lieberman Makes a Surprise Appearance at Native American Caucus in Los Angeles.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)
Aug. 18--LOS ANGELES--Day Two of the Democratic National Convention brought a big surprise to the Native American Caucus, the appearance of Democratic vice-presidential nominee Joseph Lieberman. Aug. 18--LOS ANGELES--Day Two of the Democratic National Convention brought a big surprise to the Native American Caucus,...
Tags: Lieberman Software Corp
Research articles 2000-08-18
Congress must act on Native American tax issue.(collection of taxes)(Brief Article)
For the past decade, the convenience store/petroleum marketing industry has been plagued by increased tax-free competition from Native American retailers selling tobacco and motor fuels without collecting state excise and sales taxes. Congress is eag For the past decade, the convenience store/petroleum marketing industry has...
Tags: tax, U.S. Congress
Research articles 2000-02-01
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