Programs

Congressional and Intergovernmental Outreach

The activities of the Office of Native American Business Development (ONABD) include the provision of direct services to American Indian and Alaska Natives, fostering of intergovernmental and industry collaboration, and promotion of economic and business development opportunities in Indian Country.  Community outreach has been a critical component of the ONABD’s work resulting in valuable insight and identification of economic development challenges.

• Coordination and promotion of all Department of Commerce economic development initiatives with Indian Country;

• Coordination of the Tribal Consultation Policy development and implementation across Commerce and in conjunction with tribal leaders;

• Serve as Tribal liaison on behalf of the Secretary and the various bureaus within Commerce;

• Serve as Intergovernmental Indian Country representative for Commerce working with the White House and other agencies on Indian Country initiatives and issues.