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“Rezonomics,” Experiences Starting & Running a Business on Tribal Land
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Tune in to learn about initiatives to enrich the economic landscape in rural and historically underserved tribal communities.
In this fireside chat, Zachariah Ben, Owner of Bidii Baby Foods, LLC, will share his challenges and success about developing an Agri-business with his wife and newborn son on the Navajo Nation. Tune in to learn about his initiatives to enrich the economic landscape in rural and historically underserved tribal communities.
Note: This event will be held VIRTUALLY via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87036996805
New Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program
UNM Rainforest Innovations and the Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program are hosting the spring 2023 Fireside Chat series. Building from the foundation of the NM Rainforest EDA University Center Program, the New Mexico Rainforest Tribal Entrepreneurship Enhancement Program provides entrepreneurial support to coal-impacted and tribal communities throughout New Mexico in an effort to promote entrepreneurship as a means for economic development and job growth in historically under-served communities.
Fireside chats are free and open to the public via web access, but registration is required. If you would like to learn more about the Tribal Entrepreneurship Program and get connected with a Tribal Liaison, please contact Cecilia Pacheco at cpacheco@innovations.unm.edu.
About Zachariah Ben:
Zach is a member of the Navajo Nation and is a sixth-generation traditional farmer and sand painter in Shiprock, New Mexico. He is of the “Giant People,” born for the “Red Running into Water” clan. His maternal grandfather’s clan is the “Red House People,” and his paternal grandfather is of the “Salt People.” Zach has over 10 years of experience in traditional farming and is the owner and founder of Bidii Baby Foods, LLC, a Navajo-registered business that sells organic, indigenous baby foods. In addition to working as a Tribal Liaison, he is a member of the state-led Family Leadership Council where he works with other families to address early childhood issues through action and advocacy.
Program funded by a grant administered by the Economic Development Administration