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“The Quinault Nation shares with other Indian Nations one common desire: to live in peace and ) 276-8211 security with our neighbors while securing for our POST OFFICE BOX 189 TAHOLAH, 98587 TELEPHONE (360 families the enduring values of our heritage and the prosperity to which we have a natural right.” Spring, 2018

Dear Friends,

The years 2017-2018 have brought more great progress to the Quinault Indian Nation, thanks to good hard work, clear vision and your support. Construction and economic activity is on an upswing, and we have — Joe DeLaCruz increased our capacity to create jobs, now and in the future. This year-in-reivew demonstrates how we have strategically continued to diversify and grow our enterprises, job base, and economy.

In addition to the consistent growth of our existing enterprises, I am particularly pleased to announce the formation of Quinault Solutions, our newest enterprise. This important program recently received its MBE Certification from the Northwest Quinault Indian Nation Minority Business Council and has begun to establish strategic partnerships with POST OFFICE BOX 189 TAHOLAH, WASHINGTON 98587 TELEPHONE (360) 276-8211 corporate America. This sets the stage for new and expanded Native-owned enterprises, new and better jobs and sustainable prosperity. For additional information, please visit this website: www.quinaultsolutions.com. Or, as always, I welcome your visits and calls. Spring, 2018 Another highlight is the investment we have made in our Quinault Beach Resort & Casino, and expansion plans tied to the North Beach area. We continue to Dear Friend, work with our partners in the region to build Washington State’s premier ocean destination. This work has taken place with membership input, and oversight As you are aware, the Quinault Indian Nation draws strength from the values of our past and the by the Quinault Nation Enterprise Board’s management. We welcome all resources within our community to manifest our shared future. We have set our sights on the horizon Quinault Citizens at our Economic Development Committee meetings. Your of a bright future and it is with pleasure that I share this overview of the economic growth of our nation. input is important to the future of our Quinault Indian Nation. We are a healthy, thriving, and sustainable community that inspires hope and self-reliance in our This document marks the implementation of the final year of our current people. Investing in our people and enterprises continues to be our top priority as you will see in this Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). We have set the progress report. We are in the process of investing millions of dollars to help sustain our economy stage to plan the next chapter of the success for our people and the future while also keeping a progressive posture with respect to our environment. All of this is in place as we of Quinault Indian Nation. Thank you for the your continued partnership, are protecting, improving and enriching the natural resources that we cherish. and support of this process. “The roots of the Quinault Indian Nation lie deep We will be known forever by the tracks we leave. Our people have lived on the Olympic peninsula for centuries, long before the 1855 -Dakota Proverb Treaty established our Reservation. Our proximity to the ocean is a testament to the importance of within the land. The land and its resources represent protecting our environment. For this reason, I would like to bring your attention to how our Nation Sincerely, is taking a leadership role with respect to issues such as climate change and the carbon credits both our heritage from the past and our legacy to tax program. This focus has created a more concentrated effort to pursue sustainability projects supporting both self-governance and sovereignty. the future.” I know that you will join me in recognizing how the contribution of each individual and project shared in

Larry Ralston, Treasurer this report reveals a reverence for the Quinault Spirit that shines through our community, our ways, and Quinault Indian Nation our beautiful lands. I invite all of you to continue the good work that is taking place on a daily basis and continue to participate in our democratic process so that, together, we are able to honor our elders, and celebrate the success our ancestors would be proud of.

— Guy McMinds Sincerely,

Fawn R. Sharp, President

Quinault Indian Nation

QIN Business Committee

This CEDS Executive Summary is made possible through the leadership of the Quinault Indian Nation Business Committee (BC) and This document is not intended to be an economic or impact analysis; rather, this document provides a high-level overview of Economic Development Committee (EDC). Special recognition goes to Quinault Indian Nation Enterprise Board CEO Myrna Figg, the economic contributions of QIN in order to invite new partnerships and investments consistent with the goals of QIN. All QIN Treasurer Larry Ralston, Chief Financial Officer Kim Aiken, Economic Development Specialist Scott Reynvaan and the QIN data in this document provided by QIN and QNEB unless otherwise noted. In some cases, numbers are rounded. Legal Team for their leadership and direction on this project. This document is property of the Quinault Indian Nation. All photographs utilized in this document were provided by Larry Workman, who maintains a tremendous chronicle of the life and times of Quinault Indian Nation. Page 3 Overview OVERVIEW

Employment figures will vary QIN Business Committee annually with fluctuations in Quinault Indian Nation Demographics—Compared to County and State seasonal employment. Quinault Indian Fawn R. Sharp, President Population Characteristics Grays Harbor County Washington 572 173 Reservation Tyson Johnston, Vice President Population 1,408 72,797 6,724,540 Larry Ralston, Treasurer Population density (per sq. mile)1 4.3 38.3 101.2 Enterprise Indirect Latosha Underwood, Secretary Jobs Jobs Percent male 52.8% 51.3% 49.8% Gina James Percent female 47.2% 48.7% 50.2% Chet Tweed Median age (years) 28.7 41.9 37.3 Pierre Augare 1353 Average household size 3.35 2.45 2.51 Noreen Underwood 434 174 Average family size 3.74 2.94 3.06 Economic characteristics2 (2013 $) Dawneen Delacruz Government Induced Median household income $29,276 $42,405 $59,478 Clarinda Underwood Jobs Total Jobs Jobs Median family income $32,344 $52,948 $72,168 Thomas Obi Construction in Progress* Per capita income $15,160 $21,828 $30,742 $30M QIN Economic Housing characteristics $23,250,000 Development Committee $21,500,000 Occupied housing units 83.8% 81.3% 90.8% The Quinault Indian $20M $18,402,000 Larry Ralston Nation is comprised Owned-occupied 63.4% 67.8% 63.9% of the Quinault Gina James Renter-occupied 36.6% 32.2% 36.1% $10M and Queets Tribes, Vacant housing units 16.2% 18.7% 9.2% Pierre Augare including descendants of the Chehalis, For seasonal, recreational or occasional use 8.0% 9.6% 3.1% Clarinda Underwood $0 Chinook, Cowlitz, Hoh 3 2018 2019 2020 and Tribes. Median home value $71,900 $157,600 $262,100 Thomas Obi The expenditures above represent design, enterprise development, engineering, and capital improvements for infrastructure enhancement and the village relocation project. Educational Attainment (Population 25 and older)4 *Dollar amounts are projections only. Less than 9th grade 6.7% 5.6% 4.1% Quinault Indian Nation 2000-2015 - Strengthening Economic Development 9th to 12th grade, no diplopma 14.2% 9.0% 5.9% High School graduate (includes equivalency) 32.1% 31.6% 23.6% Timeline 1970s - Finding Resources 1990s - Economic Development Some college, no degree 26.0% 29.2% 25.1% Associate’s degree 7.7% 10.7% 9.5% 1922 - Organization and Bylaws 1980s - Land Acquisition 1840 Bachelor’s degree 9.4% 9.8% 20.4% Graduate or professional degree 3.8% 4.2% 11.2% Sources: USCB 2010a, 2010b, 2013a, 2013b, 2013c ; Resource Dimensions, 2015 July 1, 1855 November 4, 1873 March 22, 1975 1 2010 Census Summary File 1. Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010-State--County/County Equivalent Signatory to the Treaty of Olympia Delineating the Reservation by Executive Order Adopted Constitution 2 2009-2013 American Community Survey, Selected Economic Characteristics (USCB, 2013a) 3 2009-2013 American Community Survey, Selected Housing Characteristics (USCB, 2013b) 4 2009-2013 American Community Survey, Selected Social Characteristics (USCB 2013c) January 25, 1856 2018 - Economic Diversification Establishment of the Quinault Indian Reservation

The 2017-2018 CEDS Executive Summary document is intended to be a broad overview of the economic contributions An effort has been made to draw upon the Resource Dimensions study in order to provide additional context to the of QIN, and not a technical document which would be subject to the customary formatting, citations and perhaps information provided by QIN and QNEB. This additional context is not intended to be comprehensive, but rather broader context offered in a technical report. This document is intended to serve the Nation and potential investors simply complementary to the analysis without in any way conflicting with the information contained in the Resource Publication Producer: Native Builders LLC in the Nation by providing an overview of such economic contributions in a high-level, persuasive, marketing posture. Dimensions analysis. Research and Document Preparation: Building Communities, Inc. Page 4 Advisor: The Whitener Group Page 5 Government Operations GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

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Total 2017 Revenue, QIN-Owned Businesses

12 Quinault Enterprises Quinault Beach Resort and Casino $42,880,037 Ocean Shores Marina & RV Park Board of Directors Quinault Land and Timber/QLC/Quinault Partners $23,362,951 Quinault Land & Timber Enterprise Q Mart I Melanie Montgomery, Chair $17,384,061 - Q Mart II Quinault Pride Seafood Q Mart II Pearl Capoeman Baller, Vice Chair $10,023,843 - Quinault Pride Seafood Jolly Roger Seafood Corporate $9,117,316 - Jolly Rogers Seafood Taholah Mercantile Robert Paylor, Secretary/Treasurer Quinault Beach Resort & Casino $2,501,061 - Q Mart I Queets Trading Post Kim Aiken, Board Member Quinault Solutions 0 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M 30M 35M 40M 45M Amanda Park Trading Post Sarah Colleen Sotomish, Board Member Number of Jobs - Quinault Nation Enterprises (2017) Supporing Other Total Total Quinault Quinault All Others Quinault Nation Enterprise Board Quinault Indian Qualified TERO Team Members Employment Quinault Land & Timber Ent. 5 5 1 6 83% Quinault Pride Seafood 31 4 4 39 26 65 48% Dear Quinault Nation Tribal Members: Jolly Roger Seafood 1 1 11 12 8% Taholah Mercantile 11 2 13 2 15 73% The Quinault Nation Enterprise Board (QNEB) is directed through its Charter to oversee the operation of the businesses owned by the Quinault Indian Nation Queets Trading Post 3 3 6 6 50% (QIN). In 2018, the QNEB portfolio continued to grow and expand its enterprises for the betterment of the . I am excited to announce that we 12 25% have increased from eleven to twelve enterprises with the establishment of Quinault Solutions. Quinault Solutions extends the reach and impact of business Q Mart I 3 3 6 6 while our other existing enterprises continue to grow and thrive. Q Mart II 9 5 6 20 13 33 27% Corporate 3 1 4 1 5 60% We continue to prioritize our efforts on our core key business segments: Central Accounting 5 3 8 1 9 56% 1. Quinault Land and Timber 2. Quinault Beach Resort and Casino QBRC 81 28 40 149 260 409 20% 3. Quinault Pride Seafood Total All 152 48 51 251 321 572 27% 4. QMart and other retail operations NOTE: The table above shows ten Enterprises. Technically, as indicated on Page 8, Quinault has 12 Enterprises. Not shown above are the Amanda Park Trading Post, the Ocean Shores Marina and Within each operation, we have focused on the growth of employment, revenues, taxes, and fees while also prioritizing employment of our tribal members. RV Park, and Quinault Solutions. Although jobs are maintained in Central Accounting, technically Central Accounting is not an Enterprise. We are dedicated to moving forward, increasing revenue for the businesses and QIN, and looking for new businesses and opportunities to grow. There are Employment figures will vary annually with fluctuations in seasonal employment. many new and exciting prospects on the horizons as we focus more time and resources on our leadership development of tribal members and economic development within existing and new business ventures. Core Business Segments As we look ahead to 2019 and beyond, strategically purchasing land and establishing new business operations will not only benefit Quinault, but will help Quinault Land and Timber the whole region. It is because of the hard-work and dedication of our people that we have such a bright future ahead. Thank you for your continued support 572 $9.7M $110M of our Nation’s Enterprises. Quinault Beach Resort and Casino Sincerely, Quinault Seafoods Total Persons Employed Cash Flow Revenue in QNEB Retail by 12 Enterprises Returned to QIN Portfolio “We are able to offer meaningful jobs to our Melanie Montgomery, Chair people through good business practices Quinault Nation Enterprise Board and resource management. Our culture Taxes and Fees Generated - All QNEB Operations is maintained and celebrated when we 2017 $9,706,673 operate our enterprises in a sound and Mission: To operate 2016 $9,409,675 successful businesses, and responsible fashion.” promote the overall economic 2015 $10,375,795 health of the Quinault Indian 2014 $9,250,237 Nation CEO, Quinault Nation Enterprise— Myrna Board Figg 2013 $6,367,281 2012 $4,919,234

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Nooksack Population: 2,000 Samish Acreage: 2,500 Population: 1,000 Acreage: 78 Population: 6,590 Acreage: 21,000 Jamestown Population: 3,010 S’Klallam Acreage: 7,169 Key Population: 600 Acreage: 13 Port Gamble Population: 2,811 Upper Skagit Population Acreage 27,950 Population: 1,234 Kalispel Acreage: 1,301 Population: 238 Lower Elwha Acreage: 99 Colville Population: 400 Klallam Population: 9,358 Acreage: 4.629 Acreage: 1,400,000 Population: 984 Stillaguamish Acreage: 443 Sauk-Suiattle Population: 237 20,000+ Acreage: 640 Population: 260 Quileute Acreage: 96 Population: 460 Acreage: 700 Suquamish Population: 2,800 Acreage: 11,500 Hoh Population: 950 10,000 - 19,999 Acreage: 7,486 Population: 120 Acreage: 447 Snoqualmie Skokomish Population: 650 Population: 769 Acreage: 55 Acreage: 5,000 Spokane 1,000 - 9,999 Population: 2,096 Spokane Quinault Puyallup Acreage: 154,898 Population: 2,535 Population: 4,696 Acreage: 208,150 Acreage: 18,061 500-999 Squaxin Island Population: 661 100-499 Acreage: 1,979 Tacoma 0-99 Olympia Population: 3,606 Acreage: 3,850 Acreage

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The Quinault Indian Nation Economic Development Agenda The Quinault Indian Nation Economic Development Agenda Time Table Time Table Objective Description Objective Description ‘17 ‘18 ‘19 ‘20 ‘21 ‘22 ‘23 ‘24 ‘25 ‘17 ‘18 ‘19 ‘20 ‘21 ‘22 ‘23 ‘24 ‘25 QIN will take a very proactive role in the development of Goal 1: Business Retention and Expansion 3.7.a. QIN Telecommunications oceanic fiber and broadband telecommunications in order The CDFI will conduct Business Orientation Classes in order Infrastructure 1.1. Business Development to serve its people. to retain existing businesses and employment levels while Planning Activities QIN will build infrastructure to meet the needs of members, facilitating new businesses and job creation. including enhancements to the , the 1.2. Business Development The CDFI will regularly conduct Indianpreneurship Classes development of improved water systems, and the 3.7.b. QIN Public Infrastructure Technical Assistance and coordinate a Youth Business Expo. establishment of the scenic coastal highway from Taholah Goal 2: Small Business Training and Financing to Queets and the enhancement of the Hidden Coast and Pacific Coast Scenic Byways. The CDFI will manage a working capital loan program to 2.1. Financing Start-ups Based upon the need to advance coastal resiliency, overcome barriers to development. (erosion, earthquake, tsunami, etc.), QIN will develop one 3.8. Renewable/ Alternative The CDFI will manage Individual Development Accounts or more renewable energy systems (wind, biomass, etc.). (IDAs), conduct financial moneywise courses, and offer Energy 2.2. Overcoming Barriers to One long-term goal might be the establishment of a QIN- the Quinault Moneywise course. The QIN Economic Development operated utility. Development Specialist will implement and update its Taholah was established based upon generations of people Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). living their lives in concert with the ocean and rivers. 2.3. Small Business Training The CDFI will offer the Specialized Business Training course. Salmon, clams, crab and other seafood sources formed the 3.9. Upper Village of Taholah basis for civilization. But today, aware of the inevitability of Goal 3: Project Development The Really Big One (a tsunami of magnitude 8.0 or greater), Building upon the success of QBRC and Ocean Shores the village must be relocated. QIN will design and build a as Washington’s coastal destination, QIN will continue to new village that is safe and secure from this threat. 3.1. Tourism develop and market tourism facilities and attractions that Relocating an entire village is a gigantic endeavor. focus upon ecotourism, support local fishing and hunting Following the plans of relocating Taholah, QIN will use a 3.10. Upper Village of Queets guides, and support Northwest Tribal Tourism’s efforts. similar planning effort to help the people of Queets to retain Seeking to share the history and culture of the Nation, Point their lifestyle while ensuring their safety and security. Haynisisoos will become the place where Quinaults and QNEB will conduct long-term strategic planning for 3.2. Point Haynisisoos Heritage 3.11. QNEB Management and visitors alike will come to learn of the past, enjoy the present Enterprise expansion in order to increase the number of Area Development Planning and envision their future by developing a cultural museum jobs for its members. and interpretive center. QIN has developed a successful niche in the convenience QIN continues to work to develop and support a positive, 3.12. Retail Off-Reservation store business by providing high-quality service at 3.3. Utilization of the Fish job-creating solution for the existing fish processing facility Businesses competitive prices. The Nation looks to expand its off- Processing Plant that builds upon the Nation’s past and future potential by Reservation services with new development and operations. adding value to fish and forest products. The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino expansion is nearing QIN will continue to proactively manage its aquatics completion with a major improvement. Future plans may resource in order to preserve and improve the local include an increase of the lodging capacity, improvements 3.13. Quinault Beach Resort 3.4. Fisheries Enhancement ecosystem. New, innovative approaches to fisheries to the RV park, an ocean boardwalk connecting QBRC to and Casino (QBRC) management will be enacted in order to uphold treaty rights the Sweetgrass property, and commercial, condominium and advance the environmental ethic of QIN. and residential development. QBRC is completing master QIN will develop capabilities to access and utilize financing planning and land acquisition for such development. 3.5. QIN Revenue Generating tools such as New Markets Tax Credit, EB-5, 8(a) Goal 4: Reporting Services Contracting, Opportunity Zones, and other programs to create jobs and diversify the regional and state economy. The QIN Economic Development Committee will report on 4.1. Economic Development progress from implementing its CEDS. 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