About MAICC

Mission Statement:

To promote, advocate, and create economic prosperity on behalf of American Indian businesses, organizations, professionals, and tribal enterprises in a global market.

Human Rights Statement:

Close the disparity gap for American Indian entrepreneures by providing equitable access to timely communication and dissemination of current information with a particular emphasis of reaching those members who are directly disadvantaged so their efforts will impact the business landscape and assist in achieving entrepreneurial parity.

Vision Statement:

The MAICC is a leader in facilitating and promoting American Indian Business while maintaining our traditional values.

Values:

  • Integrity
  • • Being honest with what we say and do.
  • • Being reliable in what we say and do.
  • • Being accountable for what we say and do.
  • Respect
  • • Fully respect others and their opinions.
  • Service
  • • Exceed expectations of our members.
  • • We are active in our communities.
  • • Embrace the traditions of our Native cultures.
  • • Celebrate each other and our accomplishments.

The goals and objectives of the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce are to:

  • Provide entrepreneurial support to its members and other American Indian-owned businesses;
  • Assist Indian communities to develop resources and capacities to foster the business climate;
  • Facilitate coordination within the American Indian community, between the American Indian and broader communities, and assist with special projects that strengthen all communities;
  • Provide education, training, and technical assistance opportunities that will allow American Indians to compete effectively in a global economy;
  • Continuously promote a philosophy based on business partnerships between Indian owned businesses, Tribal governments, Tribal businesses, and non-Indian businesses that are supportive of Indian business development;
  • Support economic and business development that helps strengthen and build our communities, our people, and our economy.

Our Market:

Our Primary Market includes Minnesota Tribal Governments, American Indian owned Businesses and Non-Profits, and American Indian Professionals.

Our Secondary Market includes Federal, State and Local organizations, companies, and government agencies that wish to support, buy from or sell to American Indian owned businesses.