Tribal Economic Development: Episode 2 – Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Conversation with Chairman Jamie Stuck

Tribal Economic Development: Episode 2 – Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Conversation with Chairman Jamie Stuck

Tribal Economic Development: Episode 2 – Looking Back, Looking Forward: A Conversation with Chairman Jamie Stuck

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) Tribal Council Chair Jamie Stuck joins Tribal Economic Development to discuss an array of topics, including everything from lessons learned during the deployment of Skasgé Power in Waséyabek’s early days to what the future of economic development looks like for Waséyabek, the NHBP Tribe, and other Tribal communities throughout Michigan.

Tribal Economic Development: Episode 1 – Welcome to Tribal Economic Development

Tribal Economic Development: Episode 1 – Welcome to Tribal Economic Development

Tribal Economic Development: Episode 1 – Welcome to Tribal Economic Development

On the inaugural episode of Tribal Economic Development, we provide insight regarding how Waséyabek, a Tribally-owned holding company that manages the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi’s non-gaming economic development activities, established a pathway that has resulted in significant revenue growth over the past 5 years. Deidra Mitchell, Waséyabek president and CEO, and Erika Weiss, assistant general counsel, also offer an initial look into how Tribes can best position themselves for success along their journeys to economic diversification in Indian Country while previewing some of the content to be covered in future episodes.

WDC President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, Invited to Speak on MEDC Podcast Regarding Tribal Non-Gaming Economic Development

WDC President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, Invited to Speak on MEDC Podcast Regarding Tribal Non-Gaming Economic Development

WDC President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, Invited to Speak on MEDC Podcast Regarding Tribal Non-Gaming Economic Development

The Michigan Opportunity, a new podcast launched by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC), providers listeners with firsthand accounts from Michigan business leaders and innovators about how the state is driving job growth and business investment, supporting a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, building vibrant communities, and helping to attract and retain one of the most diverse, talented workforces in the nation. 

Hosted by MEDC Senior Advisor for Trends and Development, Ed ClementeThe Michigan Opportunity highlights Michigan’s economic trends and momentums via a broad list of internal and external strategic subject matter experts. 

Episode 4 features Tom Durkee, Business Development Manager at MEDC, and Waséyabek President & CEO, Deidra Mitchell, discussing tribal non-gaming economic development. 

Please visit the Michigan Opportunity Website to hear this podcast and others.

Deidra Mitchell Speaks with Shelley Irwin, of WGVU Public Media (NPR Affiliate), Regarding WDC and Its Mission

Deidra Mitchell Speaks with Shelley Irwin, of WGVU Public Media (NPR Affiliate), Regarding WDC and Its Mission

Deidra Mitchell Speaks with Shelley Irwin, of WGVU Public Media (NPR Affiliate), Regarding WDC and Its Mission

This morning, our President & CEO was featured on West Michigan’s local NPR station, talking about WDC and its work.  You can listen to the conversation below.

The team at WDC wholeheartedly agrees that Deidra is exceptional and one-of-a-kind, but she is the first to state that the success of WDC is because of the whole team.

Good news is hard to find in these uncertain times, but we are making good news here at WDC!

Tribal Talks: Episode #5

Tribal Talks: Episode #5

Tribal Economic Development – Episode 1 – Welcome to Tribal Economic Development

Tribal Talks: Episode #5

Tribal Talks walks through the deal flow process and discusses the need for transparency and open communication no matter what type of deal you are working. Erika and Deidra with the help of their guest, Kip Ritchie, President of Greenfire Management Services, LLC, discuss what a deal flow process looks like and how even the deal flow process ties back to your strategic plan.

Tribal Talks: Episode #5

Tribal Talks: Episode #4

Tribal Economic Development – Episode 1 – Welcome to Tribal Economic Development

Tribal Talks: Episode #4

This special episode of Tribal Talks provides guidance on how tribal businesses can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. Monica King, president of DWH, joins co-hosts Erika Weiss of Barnes & Thornburg and Deidra Mitchell of Waseyabek Development Company to discuss federal resources available to tribal business during the pandemic, options for cash flow planning in the near future, and the importance of having a diverse portfolio to soften the blow of future crises.