The Native American Financial Services Association is proud to announce that it will be the presenting sponsor for the NCAIED’s National Reservation Economic Summit, commonly known as “National RES.” National RES is the longest running and most well attended Indian Country economic development focused conference in existence.
As presenting sponsor, National RES provides NAFSA the platform to profile the opportunities that exist in Tribal financial services and correct the many misconceptions that exist regarding tribal online lenders. NAFSA looks forward to stimulating substantive discussions on what NAFSA calls the “Tribal Lendscape,” share the economic development potential of online lending, and educate others on the promising future that comes with growth and opportunity of Tribal financial services in the ever-shrinking digital world.
Throughout National RES, NAFSA will host a series of events in conjunction with our members on a variety of topics concerning the tribal financial services space. The ongoing events will begin Monday, March 13th and continue through Wednesday, March 15th in Grand Ballroom E. NAFSA will also host receptions in Grand Ballroom E on Monday from 5:00pm to 6:30pm and Wednesday from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.
Also, be on the look out for the “NAFSA Financial Services Expo” inside the National RES Tradeshow and learn more about one of Indian Country’s fastest growing industries we are located at 111 inside the tradeshow floor. Also, make sure you attend our NAFSA panel: E-Commerce: The Facts and Opportunities in Tribal Online Lending in St. Thomas A room, Tuesday March 14th from 4:15pm to 5:45pm.
2017 NAFSA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO and NAFSA RES RELATED EVENTS
The Mirage Resort & Casino Grand Ballroom “E”
Monday, March 13, 2017
10:00am – 4:30pm NAFSA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO – Grand Ballroom “E”
5:00pm – 6:30pm NAFSA Welcome Reception – Grand Ballroom “E”
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
9:00am – 10:15am RES Opening General Session – NAFSA Presenting Sponsor Welcome Remarks – Gary Davis, Executive Director, NAFSA
10:30am – 12:00pm NAFSA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO – Grand Ballroom “E”
10:45am – 11:15am Financial Services in Indian Country: Past, Present and Future NAFSA Financial Services Expo Opening Remarks | Presenter: Gary Davis – Executive Director, NAFSA
1:30pm – 4:00pm NAFSA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO – Grand Ballroom “E”
1:30pm – 2:15pm Seizing the Opportunity: The Impact of Tribal Financial Services in our Communities Moderator: Gary Davis – Executive Director, NAFSA Presenters: John R. Shotton – Chairman, Otoe-Missouria Tribe & NAFSA Chairman; and James Williams, Jr – Chairman, Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.
3:00pm – 3:45pm Debunked: Online Financial Services and the American Consumer Presenters: Katherine Spilde, Ph.D. – Associate Professor, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University; and Clifton Cottrell – Research Analyst, NAFSA
4:15pm – 5:45pm The Facts & Opportunities in Tribal Online Lending NOTE: This panel is part of the RES Agenda and will take place in St. Thomas A. | Moderator: Gary Davis – Executive Director, NAFSA | Panelist: John R. Shotton – Chairman, Otoe-Missouria Tribe & NAFSA Chairman; Jay Abbasi – Chief Executive Officer, Plain Green, LLC; Tim Ranney – President/CEO, Clarity Services; and Katherine Spilde, Ph.D. – Associate Professor, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
9:00am – 12:00pm NAFSA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO – Grand Ballroom “E”
9:15am – 10:00am Tribal Financial Services: Government Relations Update and Outlook for 2017 Presenters: Clifton Cottrell – Research Analyst, NAFSA; and Cary Chan – Director, Government Affairs, MacFarlane Group
10:30am – 11:30am Nuts & Bolts: Using the Proper Tools to Build a Successful Lending Operation Presenters: Brian Martin – President/CEO, Epic Loan Systems; Stanley Chao – President, ARB Companies; and Trina Starr – Director of Operations, LCO Financial Services, LLC
1:45pm – 4:00pm NAFSA FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPO – Grand Ballroom “E”
1:45pm – 2:30pm Tribal Financial Services Legal Update and Predictions Presenters: Rob Rosette – Partner, Rosette, LLP; Blake Trueblood – Chief of Staff, NAFSA
3:15pm – 4:00pm Native American Financial Services: What We have Learned from Gaming Presenters: Katherine Spilde, Ph.D. – Associate Professor, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University
4:30pm – 6:00pm NAFSA Financial Services Expo Closing Reception – Grand Ballroom “E”
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