The Native American Development Corporation was established in 1996 to:
Act as a liaison for state, regional, national and international economic development organizations and agencies to Indian owned businesses in Montana and Wyoming.
Assist in the creation and operation of reservation based Community Development Corporations, empowering communities towards economic and social stability.
Create and administer loan funds to finance Indian entrepreneurs and build the economic infrastructure on reservations.
Provide educational information for tribal governments in economic development and technology. Provide technical and resource assistance to Indian owned businesses.
In 1989, the Native American Manufacturing Network
(NAMN) was formed to provide technical assistance, networking and contract referrals to tribally owned manufacturing firms.
This initiative brought Department of
Defense contracting and much needed jobs to three of Montana's Reservations. NAMN leadership determined
there was need for a broader corporation.