EDA Tribal Planners Conference. Held in Bismarck, North Dakota on February 27-28,2001

摘要

United Tribes Technical College (UTTC) hosted a two-day conference for tribalplanners in Bismarck, North Dakota, February 27-28, 2001. EDA tribal and university center grantees and other development practitioners attended from the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and Utah. The conference was held to discuss strategies for improving service delivery practices for Indian country and tribal planners. Conference attendance exceeded expectations, with about 90 percent of EDA-funded tribal planners participating. Other tribal planners were also in attendance to learn about the benefits of partnering for economic development. The conference allowed tribal planners to meet with regional council and EDA Denver Regional Office representatives regarding resources and grantee guidelines. The materials contained in this brief conference report will be useful to those considering holding a similar meeting. They include the project expenditure report, the conference scope of work, a press release, and the registration packet, including a detailed agenda.