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Shopping Center Opens to Large Support After 30+ Years in Development Navajo Nation Jan. • Feb. • Mar. Division of Economic Development 2019 100 Taylor Road, St. Michaels, Arizona Quarterly Newsletter http://navajobusiness.com/ Ph. (928) 871-6544 / Fax (928) 871-7381 Shopping Center opens to large support Beating the Red Tape with RBDO, Division- wide business site leasing work session after 30+ years in development By Byron C. Shorty led the day-long session that By Byron C. Shorty to providing fresh fruits and DED Administration initially focused on the RBDOs DED Administration vegetables, in addition to creating but grew to touch nearly 40 new jobs for the surrounding On April 9, Director Willie every other department in the On April 3, 2019, the long- Navajo communities. convened a work session in division. awaited shopping center along President Nez challenged Window Rock for all RBDOs Every RBDO has staff that Interstate 40 near Nahata’ Dziil the Navajo people to take care to begin examining the are extremely knowledgeable chapter had its grand opening of the new shopping center by current Business Site Lease about the current BSL and ribbon cutting ceremony. supporting their local businesses, (BSL) manual for areas of process, as well as the ideas The Division of Economic and to ‘Buy Navajo, Buy Local.’ improvement. The Division and projects their respective Development was on-site to Though prices may be a little of Economic Development, communities have developed assist. The event included higher, the benefit to the Navajo through its Small Business over the years. But the speeches from Navajo Nation people is immense, especially Development department, effectiveness of an RBDO President Jonathan Nez, Vice when Navajo dollars circulate operates the five Regional lies is its ability to coordinate President Myron Lizer, Navajo within the Navajo economy, Business Development the BSL process throughout Nation Council Speaker Seth President Nez explained. The Offices (RBDOs), which the entire sequence of Damon, and Hon. Delegate shopping center provides jobs, tax are charged with providing clearances, development of the Raymond Smith Jr. revenues, and more, that serve to technical assistance with documentation, attainment of DED first initiated the shopping shopping center. Mr. Herder was greater the diversity of the Navajo business site leasing (BSL) approvals, revisions, and more. center project with a chapter one of the original relocatees economy. applications, Navajo preference The management plan that resolution from Nahata’ Dziil. that came to Nahata’ Dziil The shopping center currently certifications, and more. the DED uses to process BSLs Jeanette Jones, the Project following the acquisition of has plans to expand with a gas Every RBDO was present, routes applications between Manager for the shopping center the ‘New Lands’ areas. At the station, convenience store, and an as well as managers and staff three main departments: at the DED, started working on original groundbreaking, some ice cream eatery. Those details are from the Small Business Small Business Development, the project over 30 years ago. 10 years ago, Ram conducted in review with the Navajo Area Development, Real Estate, Real Estate, and Business She says that it was a multi- the ceremony that marked the Office of Environmental Health. Project Development, Regulatory – RBDOs often agency effort at the tribal, county, location of the shopping center. At full occupancy, the shopping and Business Regulatory act as case managers for state, and federal levels. Also More than 500 people attended center is expected to provide over departments. It was an projects that start from local announced was Jeannette’s the grand opening. Lunch was 120 new jobs. opportunity to address entrepreneurs and businesses. retirement at the grand opening. provided by Bashas’, which also DED currently is developing an issues with “red tape” head But how effective are Chapter leadership also gave opened that day for business. ongoing campaign to challenge on – something that has RBDOs at supporting the 1 Ram Herder, 100, the honor of President Nez commended the the Navajo people to support never been done in previous being the first customer of the grocer for making a commitment local Navajo businesses. n administrations. Director Willie Continued on page 7 Meet our new Director Yá’áh’tééh! Introducing the new Executive Director of the Division of Economic Development, JT Willie Mr. Willie is from Bahastl’ah (Twin Lakes), JT Willie, MPA NM and is fluent in Diné About the Division of Economic Development The Navajo Nation is committed to providing new business opportunities and partnerships with Bizaad. Tuba City’s Change Labs. In individuals, small business owners, and large commercial/industrial and tourism establishments. His clans are Tábááha New Mexico, I aim to work In order to become more efficient and accessible, we are working to upgrade and implement our – Waters Edge, Táchííníí – with the chapters that are programs to benefit these burgeoning business relationships. Red running into the water, willing to work together on Ashįįhí – Salt People, and starting incubators within Program Directory Kinyáá’ááii – Towering their districts,” said Mr. • Administration/Support Services / navajobusiness.com House. Willie. (928) 871-6544 / Fax (928) 871-7381 He holds a Master’s in Resources and training Public Administration and for Navajo entrepreneurs is • Project Development two Bachelor’s degrees of the utmost importance (928) 871-6504 / Fax (928) 871-7381 in Marketing and Human to Mr. Willie, and he seeks • Business Regulatory Resources from the to support business (928) 871-6714 / Fax (928) 871-6507 University of New Mexico. development through local • Navajo Tourism Department / www.discovernavajo.com Prior to becoming DED division offices. (928) 810-8501 / Fax (928) 810-8500 Director, Mr. Willie was Additionally, he Director of Marketing encourages open-door • Real Estate Department and Sales for 12 years policies within DED and (928) 871-6558 / Fax (928) 871-7174 at Navajo Arts & Crafts shares that taking action is • Small Business Development Enterprise and Director of a collaborative team effort. (928) 871-6704 / Fax (928) 871-7366 Marketing for two years at “Every single staff • Chinle / Ph. (928) 674-2240 / Fax (928) 674-2244 the Tsehootsooi Medical member at DED has a Center. specific talent, and it’s • Eastern / Ph. (505) 905-6400 / Fax (505) 905-6401 As Executive Director, about bringing that out” • Fort Defiance / Ph. (928) 871-6486 / Fax (928) 674-6476 Mr. Willie plans to support said Mr. Willie. • Northern / Ph. (505) 368-1316 / Fax (505) 368-1324 business incubators, Mr. Willie also looks • Shiprock / Ph. (505) 368-1315 / Fax (505) 368-1324 which can provide small, forward to sharing the low-cost units for Navajo progress the Navajo Nation • Western / Ph. (928) 283-3010 / Fax (928) 283-3015 businesses that need a is making towards defining physical location. Navajo and tribal Resources and Development Committee Mr. Willie recognizes sovereignty. Rickie Nez, Chairperson Herman M. Daniels Member that the startup costs for In his spare time, Mr. Thomas Walker, Vice-Chairman Mark Freeland, Member new businesses can be Willie is an award-winning Kee Allen Begay, Jr., Member Wilson Stewart, Jr., Member hampered by the high cost silversmith who regularly of rent. participates in the Santa Shammie Begay, Legislative Advisor (Ph. 928-871-7171) “I am going to work Fe and Heard Indian with various entities markets to share his NN / Office of the President and Vice-President n that promote Navajo unique creations. Jonathan Nez, President Myron Lizer, Vice-President entrepreneurship, such as http://navajobusiness.com/ APRIL - JUNE 2019 Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development 2 Ph. (928) 871-6544 / Fax (928) 871-7381 http://navajobusiness.com/ Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development APRIL - JUNE 2019 Ph. (928) 871-6544 / Fax (928) 871-7381 3 Dennehotso Market Grand Opening By JayDiamond Taliman Navajo Tourism Dept. On February 15, 2019 the Dennehotso Market Grand Opening was commenced by Navajo Nation government officials and the local community. The market is a 6,700-square- foot facility that includes a convenience store, gas station, deli and laundromat. Distinguished guests included Council Delegates Nathaniel Brown, Amber Kanazbah Crotty, Raymond Smith Jr., Speaker Seth Damon, Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, Vice-President Myron Lizer, Dennehotso Chapter officials, and Division of Economic Development (DED) staff. The brand new storefront of the Dennehotso Market convienance store, gas station, laundromat and a Charley Biggs’ Chicken N’ Sauce fast food Hundreds of locals attended eatery.. (Photo by: Navajo Nation / Project Development) the event, witnessed the cutting of the ribbon, and bought goods at the newly opened market. The thankful community cheered and applauded the efforts of all stakeholders involved. Stakeholders who contributed to this development include DED, Dennehotso Chapter House, local land users, Navajo Nation Budget & Finance Committee, Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Navajo Nation Division of Transportation, Arizona Department of Navajo Nation President Jonathan Transportation, and the Indian Nez and Vice-President Myron Lizer Health Service. attend the Dennehotso Market Norman Ben, a local barrel Grand Opening. (Photo by: Navajo rider from Rock Point, said “I Tourism Dept.) really appreciate being here at this opening, we finally have a center, or healthcare facility. laundromat and atm.
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