Tribal Economic Development
Tribal Economic Development highlights best practices for creating, implementing, and sustaining plans that lead to success in Indian Country. The podcast is hosted by Waséyabek, an economic development firm dedicated to creating a sustainable path forward for the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi.
Podcasting since 2024 • 10 episodes
Tribal Economic Development
Latest Episodes
Due Diligence Featuring Julio Martinez (Mno-Bmadsen) and Kip Ritchie (Potawatomi Ventures)
Julio Martinez, CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, and Kip Ritchie, CEO of Potawatomi Ventures, join Waséyabek hosts Deidra Mitchell and Erika Weiss to discuss the central role of due diligence in Tribal economic development, highlighting how Tribally owned o...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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42:27
Vetting External Partners Featuring Huntington Bank
Lauren Davis, President of the West Michigan Region of Huntington Bank, joins the Tribal Economic Development podcast alongside David Kinsman, Senior Vice President and Middle Market Team Lead, to discuss the criticality of vetting and selectin...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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39:09
Bridging Cultures: Waséyabek and The Harvard Kennedy School Featuring Eric Henson and Justin Lowe
Eric Henson, Citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard University, Director of the Ittapila Program for Nation Building and Outreach, and a long-time research fellow and affiliate with the Harvard Project joins the Tribal Eco...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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43:39
The Harvard Project and Michigan's 2024 Non-Gaming Tribal Economic Impact Study Featuring Eric Henson
Eric Henson, Citizen of the Chickasaw Nation, Adjunct Lecturer at Harvard University, Director of the Ittapila Program for Nation Building and Outreach, and a long-time research fellow and affiliate with the Harvard Project, joins Tribal Econom...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:00
Establishing Synergy with Local Government Featuring Rosalynn Bliss
Former Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss (2016-2024) joins Tribal Economic Development to discuss how local municipalities and Tribal governments can partner to reach their economic development goals. Topics include the benefits of strategic pl...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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