Hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation in collaboration with the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs, this event aims to foster economic development opportunities within the Division 6 area located near the Waccamaw Siouan, Lumbee Tribe, and Coharie tribal areas.
Highlights of the event include:
- Welcome – Greg Richardson Executive Director NCCIA; Remarks: Esteemed Chief Mike Jacobs – Waccamaw-Siouan
- Opening remarks and Initiatives by Tunya Smith, Director of the Office of Civil Rights for NCDOT
- Presentation by Kenneth Clark on various opportunities in the Division 6 area
- Port Opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Lunch
- Open Discussion
- Closing Remarks – Candace Lowry Deputy Director NCCIA
We encourage you to extend this invitation to all tribal businesses and interested tribal members within your community, especially American Indian-owned businesses.
Your presence and participation are highly valued as we work together to explore avenues for economic growth and prosperity within the Waccamaw Siouan Tribal communities.