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Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

2013 Pacific Northwest TERO Spring Conference April 29-May 1. Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”. Agenda. Who is Norris Pacific Group? Key Contributors Mission Statement Capabilities Advantages Challenges in Indian Country Market Strategic Advantages

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Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

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  1. 2013 Pacific Northwest TERO Spring Conference April 29-May 1 Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  2. Agenda • Who is Norris Pacific Group? • Key Contributors • Mission Statement • Capabilities • Advantages • Challenges in Indian Country • Market Strategic Advantages • Current Projects & Goals • Clients • William Factory Benefits • Vision Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  3. Who is Norris Pacific Group? • Marketing and Merchandising firm specializing in Promotional Merchandise, Office Supplies & Furniture • Location: William Factory Incubator; Puyallup Reservation • Limited Liability Company • 100% Native & Woman Owned • President/Owner:  Beverly Norris    • Certified Indian Preference Firm: Puyallup Tribe of Indians & Tulalip Tribe of Indians; Quinault, others in process • Washington Certification: MWBE: M1F5521731 • Federal Certification: DBE: D1F5521731 • NIACS: 541613, 541890, 453220 • Advertising Specialties Institute (ASI): 284471 Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  4. Roles of Key Contributors • Beverly Norris: President/Owner: Business Development Tohono O’odham Nation – Sells, Arizona • Harold Monteau: General Counsel & VP Client Relations Chippewa Cree Nation- Rocky Boy, Montana • Cheryl Holm: VP of Operations • Robert Runnells: VP of Marketing & Merchandising • Rona Yellow Robe: Account Manager- Chippewa Cree Nation- Rocky Boy, Montana Walking and Working Together “T-we:mHihim c Cipkan”

  5. Mission Statement • Our Mission is to connect Native Businesses to other businesses that improve economic prosperity within Indian Country. • Norris Pacific Group supplies cutting-edge promotional merchandise and branding expertise to Native, Corporate and Governmental communities. • Our goal is to provide competitive pricing and innovative marketing strategies to help businesses build their brand and increase their share in the marketplace.  Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  6. Capabilities • Tradeshow & Event Merchandise • Marketing Premiums & Incentives • Office Supplies & Furniture • Janitorial Supplies • Uniform • Corporate & Appreciation Gifts • Employee Incentives & Awards • Online Company Stores & Retail Programs • Design & Creative Consulting Services • Custom Products (domestic/overseas) • Custom Packaging • Fulfillment & Distribution

  7. Advantages • Knowing Our Clients • “Outside the Box” Approach • Merchandising Expertise • Time & Cost Savings • Industry Knowledge • Service Offering • Approach To Business

  8. Challenges in Indian Country • Pioneer in the industry NPG represents • Non-native competition • Requirements of TERO Certification • Buy Native not enforced • Need to outperform non-native companies • Financial capabilities

  9. Market Strategic Advantages • Native Community Market • Casinos & Resorts • Tribal Governments • Economic Development • Government Opportunities • Military • State and Federal • Minority Contracts • Corporate Diversity Programs • Up to 18% Set Aside for Minority Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  10. Current Projects • Nisqually Administration Building • Nisqually & other projects • City of Seattle Promo & Office Products contracts • Cowlitz new account • Yurok new hotel and casino, OWENS Valley Tribal Consortium, Puyallup Justice Center BIDs

  11. William Factory Incubator • Located on the Puyallup Reservation within Hub Zone • Complete Infrastructure • Small Business Networking • BIA/SBA Requires Office Site Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  12. Vision • Create a “National Supply Chain” within Indian Country • Promote Buy Indian/Buy Native Initiative • Promote TERO Ordinance Consistency • Create sustainable employment within Indian Country • Develop New Indian Entrepreneurs • Team with Appropriate Partners and Resources to Accomplish Goals Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

  13. Thank you Buy Native!! Walking and Working Together “T-we:m Hihim c Cipkan”

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