WIHEDC Economic Development Conference Agenda
We are excited to be hosting our 2nd Annual Economic Development Conference on November 5-6, 2025, at the Lake of the Torches Resort Casino in Lac du Flambeau, WI.
This conference brings together Indigenous-owned businesses, Native CDFIs, thought leaders, Tribal leaders, administrators, financial institutions, and non-Native partners to learn, network and collaborate.
Our gathering fosters meaningful partnerships that will stimulate and strengthen the state's Indigenous economies.
2025 Agenda - Coming Soon
07:00 am
Breakfast and Registration
08:00 am
Welcome, Opening Ceremony, and Guest Speakers
08:30 am
Meet the Members and Leadership of WIHEDC and Native CDFIs
09:00 am
Economic Impact of Native Owned Businesses in Wisconsin
09:45 am
Break
10:00 am
WEDC - Growing Tribal Business, Tribal Enterprises and Entrepreneurship
11:00 am
SBA Resources for Native Businesses
11:30 am
Empowering Rural Communities: Initiatives to Foster Entrepreneurship
12:00 pm
Lunch
01:00 pm
Entrepreneurial Breakout Sessions (Separate Rooms)
01:00 pm
Tribal Economic Development Landscape
02:30 pm
Break
02:45 pm
Wisconsin Native Homeownership Coalition and Housing Initiatives
04:00 pm
Intertribal Food Business Development
04:45 pm
Empowering Minority Businesses for Sustainable Growth
05:15 pm
Networking Cocktail Hour
06:00 pm
Dinner and Small Business Awards Ceremony
2025 Agenda - Coming Soon
08:00 am
Breakfast and Registration
08:30 am
Freddie Mac - Heritage One Mortgage Product
09:00 am
Indigenous Cannabis and Hemp Opportunities for SustainableEconomic and Workforce Development
09:45 am
Break
10:00 am
Grant Opportunities with the EDA
10:45 am
Clean Communities Investment Accelerator
11:30 am
Clean Energy Opportunities for Tribes
12:00 pm
End of Conference - Box Lunches for Travel
