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Natural Resources Department Contractors List The Tribal Natural Resources Department periodically solicits bids from contractors for a variety of work. If your company would like to be included on our lists to receive requests for bids/proposals for any of the services listed below, please contact Natural Resources Manager Mike Kennedy at 541-444-8232 or 800-922-1399, ext. 1232, to be put on the appropriate list. Tree Planting Precommercial Thinning Hazard Tree Removal/ Tree Trimming Mechanical Brush Cutting Logging Road Construction/ Maintenance Logging Log Hauling Timber Falling Herbicide Spraying Concrete Construction Statistical Analysis Cherokee Nation, SBA will host workshops for Tribally owned businesses interested in the 8(a) program TULSA, Okla. – Cherokee Nation Technology Solutions (CNTS), a divi- sion of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is partnering with the U.S. Small Business Administration to host free, onsite train- ing sessions and web-based seminars for Native corporations interested in joining the 8(a) program. The workshops provide valuable insight for Tribally owned businesses, Alaska Native corporations (ANCs) and Native Hawaiian organizations (NHOs). “We’re pleased to partner with the Small Business Administration because it will provide more resources to the American Indian business community,” said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker. “At Cherokee Nation Businesses, we are committed to creating jobs and building a strong economy. This will allow us to play a vital role as mentors and educators across Indian Country as we continue to nurture and grow Tribally owned businesses.” Working with the SBA’s Office of Native American Affairs, CNTS created curriculum focused on business develop- ment and the unique rules and consider- ations of the 8(a) program. The sessions address the many chal- lenges faced by Native businesses and offer operational and leadership strate- gies to build capacity, foster growth and expansion, and ensure sustainability. CNTS also provides technical assistance to participating organizations. “Our diversified businesses have experienced tremendous growth and success over the past few years,” said Steven Bilby, president of CNB’s diversi- fied businesses. “We are honored to have the opportunity to work with the SBA to share our knowledge and passion so that all Native companies have the sup- port they need to achieve success in their marketplace.” The company offers 30 workshops throughout the U.S., which began in Oklahoma City in February. Registration is now available for all classes through the end of April. Class schedule through April is as follows: March 4 March 6 March 18 March 20 April 2 April 3 April 15 April 17 Seattle, Wash. Portland, Ore. Coeur d’Alene, Idaho Great Falls, Mont. Anchorage, Alaska Dillingham, Alaska Casper, Wyo. Pueblo, Colo. In addition, the company will host 12 webinars featuring specific topics from the workshop’s curriculum. The first online course is scheduled for March 13. For more information and a full schedule of dates and locations, please visit cherokee-cnts.com/training.aspx. The Office of Native American Affairs, as part of the U.S. Small Busi- ness Administration, was created to promote and support American Indian entrepreneurs through Tribal consulta- tions, development and distribution of promotional materials, and attendance and participation in national economic development conferences. Cherokee Nation Technology Solu- tions was formed in 2008 to provide technical support services and project support personnel to its defense and civilian agency partners. The company provides a tailored management approach for complex government programs and disciplines, including information tech- nology, science, engineering, construc- tion, research and development, facilities management, program management and mission support. CNTS is headquartered in Tulsa, Okla., and is part of the Cherokee Nation Businesses family of companies. Cherokee Nation Businesses is the Tribally owned holding company of the Cherokee Nation. The nation and its busi- nesses employ more than 9,000 people. CNB owns companies in the gaming, hos- pitality, information technology, person- nel services, distribution, manufacturing, telecommunications, environmental ser- vices and security and defense industries. For more information, please visit cherokeenationbusinesses.com. Macroinvertebrate Identification Water Quality Monitoring/Analysis For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us. CEDARR COMMUNITY EFFORTS DEMONSTRATING THE ABILITY TO REBUILD AND RESTORE CEDARR community efforts demonstrating the ability to rebuild and restore Mission Statement: Working together as a whole community we will utilize our resources to eradicate and prevent the use of all illegal drugs, underage drinking and abusive use of alcohol, delinquency, and community violence. Open Invitation!! We Need Your Voice!!! SECOND THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH FEBRUARY 13 NOON MARCH 13 NOON TH TH PARADE CALLING ALL CARS THE NEXT MEETING wE wILL DISCUSS DRUMMERS ERADICATION MARCH!! SINGERS LUNCH wILL BE pROvIDED REGALIA MARCHING BAND SHELL CONFERENCE ROOM AT THE SILETz COMMUNITY DANCING HEALTHCARE CLINIC: 200 GwEE-SHUT ROAD, SILETz , OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 541-444-8267 CEDARR Members meet monthly and diligently work on establishing and meeting goals. We sponsor and participate in community gatherings, school prevention activities, and ongoing information dissemination at the monthly meetings. THRILLS NOT PILLS ERADICATE SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROMOTE A DRUG FREE COMMUNITY March 2014 • SiletzNews • 7
