⚠️ IMPORTANT PUBLIC WARNING: Business Regulatory Department (BRD) SCAM
The Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development has been notified that individuals are impersonating BRD staff and fraudulently requesting payments from businesses.
- The BRD will NEVER request monetary payment via email or over the phone.
- DO NOT submit any payment in response to such unsolicited requests.
- This is a scam/fraud. If you have been contacted, please notify your local law enforcement.
Start a Navajo Business
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Help starting a Navajo Nation business.
NBOA Source Listing
Priority Business
Find your next Navajo- or Native-owned business partner.
Financing, Loans, & Grants
Financial Aid
Need operating capital, start-up funds, or help with business expenses?
Business Site Leases
Move-In or Build-Out
Find the perfect place to house your business.
Contract Opportunities(RFPs, RSQs, RFQs)
Division Procurement Requests
Find your next contract opportunity with the Navajo Nation DED by reviewing our list of procurement documents.
Our partner, Change Labs, "offers flexible and resourceful financing curated to meet the unique business needs of Native entrepreneurs".
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State of the Economy
Our top priority will be investing in business development, creating sustainable jobs, and strengthening the workforce. With our experience in developing infrastructure, improving roads, and extending electricity and water lines throughout the Navajo Nation, we can improve business development and growth.
LEASING REFORM
Cut the red tape and make land easily accessible by working to resolve federal and tribal laws that hinder land development.
ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT
Develop more gravel pits to make it easier to pave and repair dirt roads. Create and maintain a workforce of heavy equipment personnel.
SUSTAINABLE FOUNDATIONS
Develop an energy plan that includes clean energy sources, such as solar and wind farms, to provide sustainable energy for homes and revenues back to the Navajo Nation
AGRICULTURAL EXPANSION
Establish a program to increase the number of local farmers and ranchers.
REGIONAL & STATE PARTNERSHIP
Work to secure more funding through our local states.
MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES
Work on the manufacturing and training of our people to build and assemble solar panels and windmill parts to create jobs.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Develop business and entrepreneur incubators to empower risk-takers, and support Navajo business through technology, innovation, and mentorship.
Tourism
Develop the tourism industry to create jobs and bring in new revenue. Tourism offers opportunities for the development of dining, entertainment, outdoor recreation, and hotel facilities.
BROADBAND EQUITY
Improve broadband technology, internet service and cell phone signal for our people in their homes, businesses, health care centers, public safety, education facilities, and all 110 chapters.