On May 3 - 6, 2010, Tulalip Resort Casino will be transformed

into a bustling Native American marketplace.

Trading at the River is the PREMIER event in the Pacific Northwest for Native entrepreneurs and Tribal Business Development. We are thrilled to announce ONABEN and Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI)-Financial Services Corporation will be joined by the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development and the Native Nations Institute.

This year’s theme for Trading at the River 2010 is “Bridging Tribal Economies—Making Connections to Transform the World”. This is the central topic for a conversation that will have many variations in many places throughout the gathering.

Eric Jordan, Deputy Director

Eric is a member of the Confederated Tribes of Colville Indians.  Prior to ONABEN, Eric was the Economic Development Director for the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation based in Seattle, Washington.  Eric brings to ONABEN over seven years of new business and social enterprise development experience.  We are very fortunate to have Eric join the ONABEN family.

Francene Ambrose, Administrative Assistant

Francene, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, comes to ONABEN after completing the Hatfield Fellowship Program in Washington DC.  She is currently enrolled in Portland State University's Masters in Public Administration.  Francene is very involved in the Native Community through groups like the Bow and Arrow Culture Club and the Portland State University Native American Student and Community Center Adivsory Board.  We are delighted to have Francene on staff.