November 2020
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Ba a s h kaado di n G i i z i s / ( Fr eez i ng M oon)
FROM THE CEO, Roger D. Stull, CHA, MBA, MS
Lisa Leedy, GTED Director of Grants
This is a special time for me as September marked my one-year anniversary as CEO at GTED. As I look back on the last year, I see a tremendously growing team, and am thrilled to engage with the board of directors, and tribal council - we should all be very proud of the significant growth of revenue that we’ve achieved across our companies in FY 2020. I am especially proud and am very excited about the creation of training programs and many jobs for Tribal Members (26) and Veterans (6) in the last year! Job creation and growth is the mission, and GTED companies are working very hard to develop the Grand Traverse Science and Technology Innovation Center which will include new manufacturing and a training center. This is a project that we are working with NMC and MIWORKS to create STEM, manufacturing and construction courses, and apprenticeships opportunities. Now, I eagerly look to this next year projected ahead of us in 2021 to prepare economic growth for the next Seven Generations of the Grand Traverse Band! Please visit our new website for more details on GTED and subsidiary companies, as well as new job opportunities available at www.GTEDUSA.com! _______________________________________________________ _____________________
Lisa has extensive leadership in economic development, including business attraction and retention; community growth to promote healthier, sustainable communities; and workforce development. Her expertise in grant writing, leveraging resources and project management has led to successful new endeavors including broadband, sewer, road, and building construction projects. Lisa considers herself a lifelong learner, recently beginning the coursework toward becoming a Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) through the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBERS
Check out the September issue to meet other members of the team Leona Monroe, GTED Office Manager
Join Our Team GTED has 68 full-time employees. 33% of new hires are tribal members. Bay Shore Steel Works is Hiring! Human Resources & Safety Coordinator Laser Operator CNC Machinist Process Engineer Water Jet Operator Machinists, Operators, ADD Welders All current job openings at GTED: https://gtedusa.net/careers/ ____________________________________________________
EXCITING NEWS
Leona is a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe but was raised on the Coeur d’Alene Reservation in northern Idaho. She recently relocated to Michigan where she loves attending school sports with her family. She brings a wealth of experience with over 20 years combined time spent in Casino Operations and Human Resources. She is a graduate of Gonzaga University and has a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. Ryan Buck, GTED Director of Commercial Sales & Marketing
Ryan came to Traverse City 7 years ago, bringing 20+ years of Hospitality and Sales and Marketing leadership experience. A proven performer and leader in hospitality in cities like Miami, San Francisco and his hometown Chicago, Ryan has a proven track record of sales, leadership and an overall strange ability to always stay positive. Having built and led high producing sales teams, Ryan is beyond excited to join GTED and to deliver profound, lasting success and valuable opportunities for the GTB. Ryan also enjoys long walks on the beach, not being too tired to play in his band, cheesy 80’s action movies and Agatha Christie novels.
GRAND TRAVERSE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTER (GT STIC) Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED), is very proud to be an active member of the Michigan Aerospace Manufacturer’s Association (MAMA) leading the Michigan Space Program including the MI Satellite Launch Facilities Initiative (SLFI) and the White House supported 5G for Rural Areas Program that will bring thousands of jobs to Michigan. Mr. Gavin Brown Executive Director of MAMA announced Tuesday Sep 1st at the 2020 North America Space Symposium (NASS 2020) held at the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Aug 30th – Sep 2nd; that the Grand Traverse Science & Technology Innovation Center (GT STIC, former Camp Pugsley) of the Traverse City, MI area, owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians thru GTED, is in the top 6 sites selected by MAMA after Phase I evaluations, to be the potential future home for the MI Space SLFI Command and Control Center (C2 Center). MORE… LAUNCH OF COVID-19 TESTING TELEMBEDICINE CALL CENTER GTB Health Solutions, LLC operating Covid -19 Response call centers for the State of Michigan & Texas creating jobs for people all across the country. EXPANDING SPACE COMMUNICATIONS TERRAPORT joint venture with ATLAS Space Operations, participation in NASS 2020 conference, work closely with Michigan Aerospace Manufacturer’s Association (MAMA). Follow us on LinkedIn at Grand Traverse Economic Development (GTED) as we share more about our upcoming initiatives and projects!
