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FROM THE CEO, Roger D. Stull, CHA, MBA, MS

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!

_______________________________________________________ _____________________ MEET OUR NEWEST TEAM MEMBERS Check out the September issue to meet other members of the team Leona Monroe, GTED Office Manager

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.

Lisa Leedy, GTED Director of Grants

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).

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/

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EXCITING NEWS

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).

Congratulations Julia!

Congratulations to GTB Tribal member, Julia Trojanek. She was on Homecoming Court for East Jordan High School, October 3, 2020.

That whole week was so much fun.

Love Your Proud Mom,

- Jacqueline Paul

Odawa Country Taxi Cab

Ahnii, my name Steve Schwander I'm proud to announce I am the owner and operator of Odawa Country Taxi Cab.

Phone number is 231-946-2222

Certified through the state of Michigan and fully insured. We have recently just launched in the middle of August we are open and ready to do business. Give us a call so that we can give you any of your transportation needs. I have an 8 passenger Honda Odyssey. Willing to do Wedding Parties, Bachelor, bachelorette parties, Wine Tours, PowWow Tours, Cash your Percap-check tour, also specializing in picking you up to and from your airport destinations and I am willing to take you anywhere in Odawa Country. Please call to set up a time so you may get to your destination and get a quote don't forget to ask your tribal discount the company is based out of Traverse City so when you're ready for a pickup call your transportation specialist. "" Who's Your Odawa!!!! ""

ANNOUNCEMENT

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians now asserts Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction as outlined in the 2013 Violence Against Women Act.

This law recognizes tribes’ inherent power to exercise “special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction” (SDVCJ) over certain offenders, regardless of their Native or non-Native status. All individuals with sufficient ties to the Tribe who commit acts of domestic violence, dating violence, or who violate a protection order against a Tribal Member on Tribal Lands, may be subject to prosecution in Tribal Court. This jurisdiction went into effect on October 31, 2018. The Tribe will provide non-Native defendants with due process protections equal to those in the outside states, such as the right to a jury trial, the right to an attorney, the right to a law trained judge, and the right to petition for a writ of habeas corpus in a court of the United States. Employees of the Grand Traverse Band and any adult living in Tribal housing may be called to sit on a jury for a trial under this law.

If you have questions about these changes to the law, please contact: Anna Heiselman, SDVCJ Project Coordinator at 231-534-7377, anna.heiselman@gtbindians.com or Bill Gregory, Tribal Prosecutor at 231-534-7637, william.gregory@gtbindians.com

Grand Traverse Band Automotive Program

Servicing Most Makes and Models

Available to all tribal members living in the 6 county service area

Please call Debbie at 231-534-7705 for an appointment

Tribal Identification, proof of insurance and state vehicle registration

$ 30.00 per labor hour charge for tribal member.

The automotive department provides low cost automotive repairs for tribal members who live in the 6 county service area. We also maintain and repair all the vehicles owned by the GTB Government and EDC. Provide a fleet of motor pool cars for staff to utilize during their daily job duties. Research and negotiate new vehicle purchases and leases for Government and EDC operations.

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Automotive Program Menu Pricing

Oil Change $ 12.00 + parts

2. Rotate Tires $ 30.00

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4. Rotate and Balance Tires

Front Wheel Alignment $ 45.00 + parts

$ 60.00

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6. Seasonal Tire Change

Mount and Balance Tires ( $ 3.00 per tire disposal fee ) $ 15.00 per tire + parts

$ 15.00 per tire + parts