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ITTI - Industry Conference

The ITTI Industry Conference gathered leading telecommunications organizations, including the National Tribal Telecommunications Association and various tribal telecommunications companies, to highlight the importance of Native American involvement in the technology sector. These firms employ a diverse range of skilled technology professionals. Statistics reveal that there are 955 Indian-owned businesses in South Dakota alone, generating $222 million in sales. The conference discussed significant tax incentives and government contracting opportunities available for businesses on Indian reservations, promoting investment and growth.

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ITTI - Industry Conference

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  1. ITTI - Industry Conference “ The Labor Force “

  2. ITTI - Industry Conference • National Tribal Telecommunications Association • Gila River Telecommunications • Fort Mojave Telecommunications • San Carlos Apache Telecommunications • C.R.S.T. Telephone Authority • SaddleBack Communications • Tohonto O’odom Utility Authority • Unicomm

  3. ITTI - Industry Conference • These companies employ a diversified range of qualified Indian technology trained staff members. • Administration & Management Personnel • Outside Plant Technicians • Central Office Technicians • Office Personnel

  4. ITTI - Industry Conference • Native Americans have a proven track record in owning businesses and as employees. • South Dakota had 955 Indian-owned businesses or 1.5% of total businesses according to the U.S. Census Bureau. • Total sales & receipts for these businesses totaled $222 million.

  5. ITTI - Industry Conference • Corporate America should be aware of tax code provisions that create substantial incentives to businesses wishing to locate on Indian reservations.

  6. ITTI - Industry Conference • Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 (P.L. 103-66) provides specific assistance to enterprises investing in and conducting business on Indian reservations. • Accelerated depreciation for capital investments on Indian reservations. • Tax credit for Indian employees wages and health benefits.

  7. ITTI - Industry Conference • The Small Business Administration has the 8 ( A ) program that allows government agencies to secure direct procurements from qualified Alaska Native Corporations, Native American Firms, and Native Hawaiian-owned Businesses. These contracts can be sole-sourced negotiated purchases.

  8. ITTI - Industry Conference SBA 8 ( A ) Highlights • Tribally-owned certified 8 ( A ) business can negotiate directly with government, no competition necessary to secure contracts. • Contracts have unlimited ceiling with tribally-owned certified companies.

  9. ITTI - Industry Conference • HUBZone Empower Contracting Program • Every federally recognized Indian reservation is a HUBZone. • Administered by the Small Business Administration • Program’s goal of allocating up to $6 billion dollars of government purchases by FY 2003 through HUBZone Program. • www.sba.gov/hubzone

  10. ITTI – Industry Conference Lakota Technology Inc.

  11. ITTI – Industry Conference • LTI Facility Construction • May 2001 to October 2001

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