“Economy Incubation™, at its pinnacle, is about creating a perpetual and sustainable job creation “engine” by examining all imaginable possibilities and engineering an environment for the development of new opportunities.” -Self

Visioneering Associates brings extensive entrepreneurial experience and vision to the “art” of job creation, as well as proven success and accomplishment in the “science” and methodology of this endeavor. Our portfolio of Associates includes the best and brightest in their respective fields in not only their areas of expertise, but also the direct application of same to growing sustainable economies through job creation. An imperative to perpetual job creation is leadership. As such, Visioneering Associates always approaches the task of economic development and job creation with the simultaneous task of assessing, shaping, developing and coaching indigenous leaders for perpetual success. The result is a uniquely holistic approach to economic growth and sustainability.

"What the whole world wants is a good job...this is one of the single biggest discoveries Gallup has ever made!"

The previous quote, and the associated full Gallup Report, is the single most important initial inspiration for Visioneering Associates. Virtually every socioeconomic problem in the World can be tied directly or indirectly to a lack of good jobs.  This holds true for Tribal Nations, emerging countries and Super Powers.

"The leaders of countries and cities must make creating good jobs their No. 1 mission and primary purpose because securing good jobs is becoming the new currency for leadership."

Every component of economic development, from education to government, legal systems, law enforcement, infrastructure and even the military must be cognizant of, and focused on, the imperative of job creation. This requires a holistic, perpetual vision, a comprehensive strategy, and strong implementation.

Following is a sampling of OUR ECONOMY INCUBATION™ COMPONENTS:

  • Envisioning every imaginable possibility for economic prosperity
  • Economic strategy as foundation for winning two of three awarded Tribal Promise Zones
  • Surveying and evaluating all economic development possibilities on native lands
  • Evaluating utilized and/or underutilized assets for maximum ROI
  • Organizational design, efficiency analysis & development
  • Funding projects via grants, foundations, private equity & equity-crowdfunding
  • Facilitating SWOT+V+MD (Motivational Direction) analysis & strategic planning
  • Risk & exposure analysis for identified opportunities
  • Financial forecasting, modeling & Proforma development
  • Business imagination, origination, incubation & acceleration
  • Corporate structure design, formation, codes & filings
  • Business relocation or expansion with joint-ventures and/or partnerships
  • Business investment and joint venture analysis both nationally & internationally
  • Strategic partnerships with government, private & public companies
  • Leadership identification, assessment, evaluation, training & mentoring
  • Cultural and historical Tourism analysis and event planning
  • "Artrepreneurship" – the development & marketing of artisans as successful entrepreneurs
  • Entrepreneur and business management best practices for growth

FOLLOWING ARE IDENTIFIED funding & tax advantages for Native American Tribes:

  1. EB5 Foreign Immigrant Investor Funding
  2. New Market Tax Credits (NMTC)
  3. Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI)
  4. Indian Employment Credit
  5. Indian Incentive Program (DoD administered)
  6. Tribal Economic Development Bonds
  7. Accelerated Depreciation Opportunities
  8. Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)
  9. 8(a) Small Business Benefits
  10. Free Trade Zone establishment
  11. Preferred SBA Loans

The Economy Incubation™ methodology can be applied to any size economy from the smallest land base reservation to the largest economic zone. Two recent cases where this methodology has been successfully applied is the 10,000 sq. mi. Southeast Oklahoma zone that became the first ever Choctaw Nation Tribal Promise Zone awarded by the Obama Administration, and two different 9×12 mile North Dakota reservations, recently awarded the 2016 Tribal Promise Zone named "Pride of the Great Plains Promise Zone."

 

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