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Vision
Always remember our past, provide for the now and preserve for the future by establishing a self-determined, self-governed and self-supported strong economic and business environment at the forefront of a sustainable Tigua community.
Mission
To provide holistic nation building services that foster strategic planning, economic infrastructure development, governance support, business development, entrepreneurship, employment and garner resources that support a vibrant and thriving community.
Overview
Sustained economic development is vital to the perseverance of culture and economic progress of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo (“Pueblo”) and the mechanism by which the Pueblo will create a system that permits the tribe to reach its highest economic potential. The Pueblo is committed to meeting tribal needs through strategic direction that concentrates on the growth and enhancement of the Pueblo. Hence, the tribe’s Economic Development Office was established to explore, develop and expand tribal economic development and enterprises in order to strengthen the Pueblo’s self-sufficiency.
2007 and 2008 Goals and Objectives
The Economic Development Department will address the following goals and objectives in 2007 and 2008:
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Prepare Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).
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Foster economic development infrastructure and policy that promotes planning; strategic decision making; and attracts business and investors.
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Facilitate, guide and support the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) into a viable and long-standing tribal entity
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Work closely with current tribal business managers and provide technical assistance or support.
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Facilitate or arrange for tribal members’ business training.
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Establish and Implement Tigua Inc. Development Corporation.
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Support the Tigua Inc. Board
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Obtain public and private funding and that fosters community, social, project and economic development.
Contact Information
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Economic Development Department
119 S. Old Pueblo Rd.
P.O. Box 17579
El Paso, TX 79907
Phone: 915-859-8151 Fax: 915-859-2988
Email: economicdevelopment@ydsp-nsn.gov
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