U.S. Chamber to Host Second Annual Meeting of Native American Enterprise Initiative Leadership Council

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Native American Enterprise Initiative (NAEI) will bring together tribal leaders and government officials to discuss the unique economic and sovereignty issues confronting Indian Country and Native American-owned enterprises. Congressman Tom Cole (R-OK) and Dr. Elaine Buckberg, who serves as the Treasury Department’s point of contact for Tribal Consultation, will deliver remarks on the challenges and opportunities facing entrepreneurs in Indian Country and the impact of federal government policies.

WHO: The Honorable Tom Cole (R-OK), U.S. House of Representatives

Dr. Elaine Buckberg, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy Coordination, Department of Treasury

Ronald Eidshaug, Vice President, Congressional and Public Affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

WHAT: U.S. Chamber to Host the Second Annual Meeting of the Native American Enterprise Initiative Leadership Council

WHEN: Tuesday, December 10th, 2013

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST

WHERE: U.S. Chamber of Commerce

1615 H Street, NW

Washington, D.C. 20062

RSVP: Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend. To register, e-mail press@uschamber.com or call 202-463-5682.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.