SECOND ANNUAL GREAT LAKES TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYMPOSIUM “DIVERSE TRIBAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – A SOVEREIGN IMPERATIVE” ------PRELIMINARY WORKING AGENDA

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007

8:00 - 8:30A.M. Complimentary Continental Breakfast and Registration (Sponsored By Michigan State University, College Of Law, Indigenous Law & Policy Center)

I. 8:30 – 9:10 A.M. Welcome and Opening Remarks

INTRODUCTIONS: Nelson Westrin

A. Welcome from Host Tribe : Chief Fred Cantu, Saginaw Chippewa Tribe (5 Minutes)

B. Opening Prayer (5 Minutes)

C. An Opening Word from Our Sponsors ( 3 Minutes Each)

(1) John Pirich, Honigman Miller Schwarz and Cohn, LLP (2) William Pollard, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services, L.L.P.

(3) Matthew L.M. Fletcher, Professor Michigan State University College of Law and Director, Indigenous Law & Policy Center

(4) Steve Madigan, Madigan Pingatore Insurance Services

(5) George Zimmerman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation) II. 9:15 – 11:20 A.M. Tribal Gaming Enterprises in the Great Lakes States and New Developments and Tribal Opportunities for Economic Diversification and Growth in a Mature Gaming Industry

MODERATOR: Nelson Westrin

SPEAKERS:

(1) Dr. Alan Meister, Ph. D, Analysis Group, Economic, Financial and Strategy Consultants: “The Status of Tribal Gaming in the Great Lakes Region” (30) Minutes)

(2) Chairman Frank Ettawagesik, Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians: “The New Odawa Resort and Next Stage” (10) Minutes)

(3) John Shagonaby, Director of Development, Gun Lake Tribe: “Status of the Gun Lake Casino Project and Remaining Tribal Challenges” (10 Minutes) (4) Chairman Jeff Parker, Bay Mills Indian Community: “The Bay Mills Plastics Manufacturing Factory and Commerce Park” (10 Minutes)

10:20 - 10:30 A.M. Break

10:30 – 11:20 A.M. Continue Panel II

(5) Chief Fred Cantu, Saginaw Chippewa Tribe: “Expanded Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort Gaming, Hotel and Entertainment and Recreational Enterprise Developments” (10 Minutes)

(6) Matt Wesaw, Vice Chairman, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians: “The New Four Winds Casino and Hotel Resort” (10 Minutes) (7) Ron Olson, CEO, Grand Traverse Resort and Casino: “The Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel Resort Expansion” (10 Minutes)

(8) Larry Romanelli, Tribal Ogema, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, “The Recent Winter Garden and Casino Lodge

2 Additions and Other Tribal Economic Development Initiatives and Challenges”

(9) Chairman Ken Meshigaud, Hannahville Indian Community, “Current and Past Initiatives to Grow and Diversify the Hannahville Indian Community Tribal Economy and Related Challenges and Lessons Learned”

11:20 – 11:30 A.M. Break

III. 11:30 – 12:30 P.M. State Recognition and Support of Tribal Economies as a Significant Segment of Michigan’s Economy

MODERATOR: Eric Eggan

SPEAKERS: (1) John Wernet, Deputy Legal Counsel to The Governor: “Government-to-Government Tribal-State Cooperation and Partnership Building a New Diverse State Economy - A Commitment to Grow Together” (10 Minutes)

(2) George Zimmerman, Michigan Economic Development Corporation: “State Promotion of Tribal Casino Enterprises as Michigan Tourist Destinations” (15 Minutes)

(3) Rick Kalm, Executive Director, Michigan Gaming Control Board: “Tribal Gaming - A Government-to-Government Regulatory and Economic Partnership of Shared Interests and Mutual Respect” (10 Minutes)

(4) Pat Gagliardi, Commissioner, Michigan Liquor Control Commission: “State-Tribal Liquor Control - A Shared Mission, A Common Goal”(10 Minutes)

(5) James McBryde, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michigan Economic Development Corporation

12:30 - 1:30 P.M. Complimentary Lunch (Sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation)

3 1:30 – 2:20 P.M. Keynote Address Lance Morgan, President and CEO of Ho-Chunk, Inc, The Economic Development Corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska: “Building a Sustainable Diverse Tribal Economy Beyond Gaming – The Nuts and Bolts”

2:20 – 2:30 P.M. Break

IV. 2:30 – 4:20 P.M. Developing the Tribal Governmental and Legal Framework for Diverse Tribal Economic Development – Separating Tribal Politics from Business by Building a Sound Tribal Legal and Policy Foundation for: An Independent, Impartial Tribal Court System Tribal Zoning, Land Use and Building Codes Tribal Public Health and Safety Codes A Tribal Commercial Code A Tribal Economic Development Authority Charter An Independent, Accountable and Business Savvy Tribal Economic Development Authority A Reasonably Controlled Process for Delegating Appropriate Authority to Provide Limited Waivers of Tribal Sovereignty A Tribal Tort Claims Act A Tribal Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution Code

4 MODERATOR: Nelson Westrin, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

SPEAKERS: (1) Jonathan Taylor, Economist, The Taylor Group, Tribal Economic Development Consultant: “Improving Your Chances for Success in Tribally Owned Businesses – Eliminating Crippling Political Interference and Promoting Sound Business Decision Making, Effective Management and a Productive Work Force” (30 Minutes)

(2) Professor Wenona Singel, MSU College of Law, Indigenous Law & Policy Center: “Developing an Independent, Impartial, and Trusted Tribal Judiciary to Resolve Business Disputes and Alternative Dispute Resolution ” (20 Minutes)

(3) Edward Williams, Associate General Counsel, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians: “The Pokagon Tribal Economic Development Legal and Policy Model” (15 Minutes)

3:40 – 3:50 P.M. Break

3:50 – 4:20 P.M. Continue Topic IV.

(4) Robert Memberto, Director of Commerce, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians “Holding Tribal and Non-Tribal Developers and Managers Accountable to Tribal Economic Development Policy and Business Goals” (15 Minutes)

(5) John Petoskey, General Counsel, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians: “Asserting and Exercising Tribal Sovereignty to Craft Limited and Conditional Waivers of Sovereign Immunity and/or Creative Alternatives that Promote the Conduct of Tribal Business Without Undermining Sovereignty” (15 Minutes)

4:20 – 4:30 P.M. Break

5 V. 4:30 - 5:40 P.M. Tribal Business Advantages and Challenges In Economic Development Ventures

Moderator: John Pirich, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

Speakers:

(1) Ezekiel Fletcher, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Different Types and Uses of Indian Land for Economic Development and Related Requirements, Advantages and Restrictions” (20 Minutes)

(2) Greg DeMars, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Solely Owned and Joint Venture Tribal Business Transactions – Choice of Business Entity and Other Key Start-Up Concerns and Issues that Indian and Non-Indian Investors and Business Entrepreneurs Need to Consider in Forming Tribal Business Relationships” (20 Minutes)

(3) June Summer Haas, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Tribal Business Tax Liabilities and Advantages Under the Michigan Tax Agreement, the New State Business Tax and Federal Tax Laws” (20 Minutes)

5:40 – 6:30 P.M. BREAK

6:30 – 7:30 P.M. Complimentary Cocktails and Networking (Sponsored by Madigan/Pingatore Insurance Services)

7:30 – 9:00 P.M. Complimentary Dinner and Entertainment (Sponsored by Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP)

6 Thursday, November 1, 2007

8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Complimentary Continental Breakfast (Sponsored by Michigan State University, College Of Law, Indigenous Law & Policy Center)

9:00 – 10:10 A.M. Continue Panel VI (from Day 1)

(4) Margaret Greene, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Addressing Construction Contract Requirements and Safeguards and Monitoring Contractor Performance” (20 Minutes)

(5) Stu Teger, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Documenting Developer and Contractor Performance and Documenting, Preserving, Enforcing and Resolving Contractual Claims and Disputes” (20 Minutes)

(6) Russ Linden and Chaka Keiller, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Tribal Business Labor and Employment Issues in Indian Country and Application of the National Labor Relations Act” (20 Minutes)

10:10 – 10:20 A.M. BREAK

VI. 10:20 – 11:45 Financing and Insuring and Non-Gaming Economic Development Projects

Moderator: Deloitte Representative

Speakers:

(1) Pat Gammons, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services: “An Effective ‘Business Plan’ is Critical” (20 Minutes)

(2) Ellen Clark, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services: “Financing Sources and Strategies” (20 Minutes)

7 (3) Mike DuBay, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP: “Debt Transaction Legal Issues and Strategies – Putting the Agreement on Paper (20 Minutes)

(4) Steve Madigan, Madigan/Pingatore Insurance Services: “Insurance Coverages for Development and Business Operational Risks” (10 Minutes)

11:45 – Noon Break Noon – 12:45 P.M. Complimentary Lunch (Sponsored by Madigan/Pingatore Insurance Services.)

12:45 – 1:30 Luncheon Keynote Address

Professor Amy Besaw Medford, Director, Harvard Project’s Honoring Nations Best-Practices in Tribal Governance Awards Program: “Developing Diverse Tribal Economies – The Lifeblood of Stable Sovereign Tribal Nations”

1:30 – 1:40 Break

VII. 1:40 – 3:20 P.M. Federal Tribal Economic Development Assistance Programs and Tribal Implementation

Moderator: Mary Mansfield, Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP

Speakers:

(1) John Allbrand, (20 Minutes)

(2) Karen Atkinson, Executive Director, Native American Contractors Association: “Effective Use of Federal Government Contracting Preferences” (20 Minutes)

8 (3) Bill Largent, National Director, U.S. Small Business Administration, Office of Native American Affairs: “Tribal Economic Development Tool” (20 Minutes)

(4) Benjamin Denno, Renaissance Capital Alliance: “A Non-Native American Minority Contractor Looking to Joint Venture with Native American Tribes” (15 Minutes)

(5) C. Bryant Rogers, Esq., VanAmberg, Rogers, Yepa & Abeita, LLP, Santa Fe, New Mexico: “Alternative Models and Legal Considerations for Achieving A Balance Between Tribal Government Political Control and Business Management Independence in Tribally Owned Businesses” (20 Minutes)

3:20 – 3:30 P.M. Break

VIII. 3:30 – 4:20 Interactive Armchair Panel Audience Discussion and Question/Answer Session Regarding the Keys to Building and Sustaining a Diverse Tribal Economy

MODERATOR: Nelson Westrin PANEL: Lance Morgan, Prof. Amy Besaw Medford, Jonathan Taylor, Aaron Payment, and Laura Spurr

4:20 – 4:30 P.M. Closing Remarks: Nelson Westrin

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