Our design is to connect Tribal economic development leadership, Tribal economic development staff (including general managers, economic development-related directors, planners, and tribal lenders), small-business and micro entrepreneurs, funders, and industry professionals. The theme, “’íin timmíyunu’ 'I/We will plan' Nation Building Business Conference explores how to support economic development and for our entrepreneurs to move beyond economic parity into economic prosperity. We are honored to welcome you to the Nation Building Business Conference on the beautiful Nez Perce Reservation. I serve as Nimiipuu Fund’s Executive Director and am an enrolled member of the Nez Perce Tribe. 'iin wées nimiipuu itseyeye pelu titooqatímtki kaa sooyaapootímtki Jonelle Yearout. Welcome, my Nimiipuu name is From the Coyote, my English name is Jonelle Yearout.