Description
Gain an understanding of the unique legal challenges that can be faced when conducting business with American Indian Tribes.
Many businesses have aspirations of expanding their services to new areas. However, few understand the landscape of conducting business in Indian Country. This course will provide an overview of tribal economies ranging from traditional sources of revenue generation to more innovative and emerging opportunities and incentives that make conducting business in Indian Country potentially attractive to a wide range of businesses or industries. This material will also provide tips on successfully engaging and partnering with tribal governments.
Date: 2022-02-22 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Introduction to Indian Country
• Overview of Federally Recognized Tribes (e.g., Number, Location, Services Provided, Land Status, Economic Status, etc.)
Overview of Tribal Economies
• Traditional (e.g., Gaming, Public Services, etc.)
• In Existence, but Gaining Momentum (e.g., Government Contracts, Section 105(l), etc.)
• Emerging (e.g., Leases, Cannabis, Health Care, Buy Indian Act, etc.)
Incentives for Doing Business in Indian Country
• Federal and State Tax Exemptions
• Federal Tax Credits
• Federal Contracting Preferences
• Subsidized Financing (e.g., Loan Guarantees)
• Flexible Zoning and Environmental Regulations
• Joint Ventures and Other Partnerships With Tribes
Strategies for Successful Partnerships With Tribal Governments
• Ensuring Your Project Aligns With the Tribes Goal
• Communication Strategies
Questions and Answers
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Kayla Gebeck Carroll-Holland & Knight LLP, James T. Meggesto – Holland & Knight LLP
