About
Mission Statement
Our goal is to assist commerce that benefits American Indian Communities through Economic Development.
Vision Statement
We do this through providing training and community development programs such as Tax workshops, Business Legislation workshops, Elders Progressive, 184 Mortgage Training, Health Equity Programs, Entrepreneurial Programs, and more. We also provide platforms such as the Indian Biz Expo, Natives Go Global, Golf Fundraising event, and other networking events and programs to allow American Indian Businesses and Professionals to highlight their businesses and network with key industry leaders. Our online presence is a go to hub for Commerce and American Indian Business, serving visitors from around the globe. We’ve partnered with the NCAIED American Indian PTAC to help American Indian Businesses with Government Contracts, now operating from the same facility. One of our longest legacies is the Annual American Indian Achievement Awards, supporting and recognizing American Indian Scholars, Businesses, Nonprofits, and Professionals. To date, this program has awarded more than $100K in Scholarships and Awards through grassroots fundraising efforts.
Board of Directors
Board Chair
Ben Jacobs
Tocabe American Indian Eatery
Board Vice Chair
Desmond W. Bruguier
Native American Bank N.A.
Board Member
Shebon Kelin
Redfin
Board Member
Imogene Manuelito
UR Biz Strategies LLC
Board Member
Eileen Masquat
Payless Rooter & Mato Plumbing
Board Member
Kelly Reyos
Western Midstream
Board Member
Abiegail Yazzie Hodishooh Specialty Maintenance, Inc.
Board Member
Allard Teeple
Huntington Bank
Corporate Advisory Board
Board Advisor
Murugan Palani
Advisory Board
As the new Executive Director, my mission is to unify Native American businesses and to bridge the gap between our Members and Major Corporations, Federal Agencies and other Tribal Nations. My goal is to serve as a conduit between our members and the wider business community, fostering collaboration, partnerships that drive economic growth. I am committed to working tirelessly to ensure that our members have access to the resources, support, networking and opportunities they need to thrive. Together, we can build a Powerful and Unified Chamber of Commerce.
Nick Ohitika Najin Souksavath,
Executive Director
Mni Coujou Lakota – Cheyenne River Sioux
Ben Jacobs, Co-Board Chair - was featured in the Denverite and see his mission to support healthy habits among Indigenous communities goes beyond food!
Ben Jacobs, Co-Board Chair – was featured in the Denverite and see his mission to support healthy habits among Indigenous communities goes beyond food!
Links
American Indian Scholars License Plates Program
- Complete the online application below
- Complete online payment. Minimum $25 amount per certificate. However, if you would like to donate more for the scholarship fund, that would be greatly appreciated.
- After processing the credit card payment online, the applicant receives an immediate email confirmation of payment. The purchaser must forward the receipt to info@rmicc.org. Once receipt is received, the RMICC will send a certificate with your name and pin within 24 hours. The purchaser must show the certificate on his or her phone to the Motor Vehicle office or print a copy to show when applying for the license plate. The certificate cannot be used on line. (Note: If you would like to send in a check, instead of the online transaction, please send it to RMICC 444 Sherman St., STE DBC, Denver CO 80203. We will then provide a certificate that you can take to the DMV.)