Indigenous Business Group announces the third annual Indigenous Biz Con, taking place Oct. 14-15 at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee.
Indigenous Biz Con brings together Tribal leaders, Indigenous business owners, and non-Indigenous business operators.
This year’s Indigenous Biz Con theme, “Revitalizing traditions, Driving innovation,” provides an opportunity for attendees to learn, network, and collaborate. The event, which kicks off on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Oct. 14, puts the voices of Indigenous business operators at the forefront with engaging discussions, a Native vendors marketplace, and more.
“This is the conference where deals get closed,” said Indigenous Business Group Co-founder Rob Pero, who is a member of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians. “Our goal with Indigenous Biz Con is to build community and provide a space to create meaningful relationships and elevate Native voices. It is a dynamic gathering of leaders and creative thinkers in the business space coming together to share technical assistance, impactful development resources, and meaningful connections.”
The two-day event provides educational seminars on continued development in energy, real estate, media, along with traditional industries. There will be elected government officials and representatives from the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing and Economic Development Corporation, Department of Energy, USDA, and Department of Transportation, on hand. Monday evening’s Welcome Reception includes a ceremonial drum performance and the lighting of the Hoan Bridge in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Oct. 15, includes industry-spanning breakout sessions, with focuses ranging from funding strategies, grant writing techniques, procurement and marketing topics, and more. Industries represented will include housing, energy, tourism, solar, cannabis and hemp, AI, and indigenous cuisine and infrastructure. The event concludes with a gala dinner and awards ceremony on Tuesday evening.
For a full agenda an registration information, go to indigenousbusinessgroup.org.
