A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (or CEDS), provides a structured framework to foster regional economic growth by leveraging local assets and identifying strategic opportunities. This process, rooted in the US Economic Development Administration’s (EDA)...
New Opportunities: Navigate the Rescheduling of Cannabis
President Biden has recently directed the DEA to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This historic change is set to invigorate the industry by easing banking restrictions and opening new avenues for investment. Understanding the Rescheduling For over...
Are You Ready? U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Overtime Rule Deadline Approaches
As the first deadline for the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime rule is July 1st, you may find yourself in a state of uncertainty due to pending legal actions against the ruling. The uncertainty surrounding the rule's status leaves employers questioning how...
Could Your Tribe Benefit from a ISDEAA Section 105(l) Lease?
Since 1975 Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations have faced challenges in arranging for suitable facilities and equipment to operate programs contracted under the Indian Self-Determination Act, PL 93-638. In response, the Indian Self-Determination Act was amended in...
Get Your Tribal Leadership Aligned
Since 2007 Blue Stone Strategy Partners has partnered with over 200 Tribal communities in completing over 900 projects impacting their Tribal communities and economic systems. In watching our Tribal partners make these incredible impacts for their Nations, we've come...
3 Action Steps to Ensure Growth After ARPA
With the end of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in sight and potential political shifts coming in the 2024 elections, it is a critical time for Tribal Nations to consider reassessing the development of their economic systems. These are important questions...
Vaccine and Testing Mandate Remains for Tribal Health Workers
What the U.S. Supreme Court’s Vaccination & Testing Ruling Means for Tribal Systems Last week, the Supreme Court blocked OSHA’s vaccine and testing requirement (ETS), aimed at large businesses of 100 or more employees. However, the ruling did allow a vaccine...
Hemp Industry Consultant
Blue Stone Strategy Group is the premier Native-owned advisory firm committed to strengthening Tribal sovereignty and self-sufficiency through effective leadership, productive governmental systems and sound business development. Founded in 2007, Blue Stone has a...
Economic Development Services Director
Job Description & Core Responsibilities REPORTS TO: National Project Manager LOCATION: Remote FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Not subject to Overtime) COMPENSATION: Based on experience plus bonus...
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer Job Description & Core Responsibilities REPORTS TO: President and CEO LOCATION: Remote FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Not Subject to Overtime) STATUS: Full-Time, Salary POSITION SUMMARY: The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a significant role in...
Junior Project Manager
Junior Project Manager - Job Description Job Description & Core Responsibilities REPORTS TO: Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager, Chairman/CEO and/or President LOCATION: Remote FLSA STATUS: Exempt (Not Subject to Overtime) STATUS: Full-Time, Salary POSITION...
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