Native American Development Corporation
Executive Director

Leonard Smith

Executive Director

lsmith@wtp.net

                                    NADC will increase capabilities and expand services NADC for the Billings
                                    Native American and Tribal communities. This includes increasing the
                                    organization's business development services, re-capitalizing our Revolving
                                    Loan Fund, and expanding the food services at the Whistling Water Coffee Shop.

                                    NADC has been instrumental in creating several economic initiatives that resulted
                                    in new organizations and programs on local, state and national levels.  NADC is
                                    currently implementing new funding strategies with two partners, Northwest Area
                                    Foundation and Administration for Native Americans, to increase capacity for
                                    poverty for Billings Natives Americans and develop a technical assistance and
                                    training center in Billings.

                                    NADC has hired new staff and moved into a remodeled facility at 221 North
                                    Broadway. Our goals are to continue to assist Native Americans living in Billings
                                    and on the reservations. In order to be more effective we are developing strong
                                    strategic partnerships in the Billings and Tribal communities.  NADC is currently
                                    identifying the gaps in services for Urban Native Americans in Billings with
                                    strategic partnerships and organizations through a steering committee of resources.

                                    The steering committee will develop a proposal for funding consideration by NWAF
                                    within the next year.  Housing, Employment, Health, and Education were identified
                                    as community needs by NADC and will be included in this proposal.

                                    As Executive Director of Native American Development Corporation I implement
                                    the vision and goals of the organization through policies developed by the Board
                                    of Directors. Organizational strategies are developed for the growth and
                                    sustainability of NADC to support the services we provide.

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