The COVID-19 Navajo Business Dialogues
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Tourism | November 10 | 12pm
Here from Navajo tourism operators on the challenges they experienced and anticipate as they re-open their business.
Featuring Jon Yazzie, Louis Williams, and Arval McCabe. Moderated by Kristine Laughter.
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Food & Hospitality | November 17 | 12pm
Farmers and Airbnb operators will share how they kept their business afloat and what they think the priorities should be for ARPA funding.
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Artisan & Retail | December 1 | 12pm
Navajo artists, retailers, and professional services providers discuss how they survived COVID-19 closures and the challenges to accessing business resources.
Join Change Labs and the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development for an important dialogue between Navajo business owners, elected leaders, and government officials on how COVID-19 has impacted the business environment on the Navajo Nation.
Each dialogue is focused on a sector — Tourism, Food & Hospitality, and Artisans & Retail — with the dialogue focused on how ARPA funding and initiatives can support each sectors.
Read the report.
The COVID-19 Navajo Business Dialogues is guided by the outcomes of Change Labs and Navajo Nation Division of Economic Develop joint research on the impact of COVID-19 on the Navajo small business community. Click below to download your copy of our findings.