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E-commerce experts say online enterprises offer promise for tribal economic development. People use online services every day. Think about Amazon or Netflix. But there are several hurdles that keep many tribes from cashing in. One of the key problems is the lack of broadband infrastructure. An upcoming conference aims to highlight the need for wiring reservations. We’ll explore the prospects for a high-tech infrastructure to get tribes in the fast lane of e-commerce.
Guests:
Dr. Gavin Clarkson (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) – Professor of Finance and Business law at New Mexico State University
Dr.Traci Morris(Chickasaw Nation) – Director of the American Indian Policy Institute at ASU
Marco Rubin – Managing Director of Native American Capital
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