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Navajo Utah Business Conference

Generations Forward: Navajo Utah Business Conference

Honoring the Past, Building the Future: Advancing Navajo Business for Future Generations

April 23, 2026 | 8:00am-4:30pm

UNHS Headquarters Conference Room, Montezuma Creek, Utah

About the Event

Join us for a one‑day gathering of community leaders, entrepreneurs, youth, and partners focused on building a resilient, future‑ready local economy in Aneth and Montezuma Creek.

Keynote: "From Fossil Fuels to a New Economy: Pathways for Indigenous Communities."

Panel: Aneth Beyond the Wells: Opportunities and Challenges

Workshops: Starting/funding a business and pathways for community success

Community Business Pitch Session: 5‑minute pitches with audience voting and awards

Youth & Education: Student roundtable and “Aneth 2050” vision wall

Registration

Who should attend: Local business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, students, community members, and resource partners.

Cost: Free (space is limited—please register).

Registration Link: [Insert Registration Link]

Questions? Contact:

Swarvoski Little at swarvoski.little@fswb.com 970-564-7082 or
Carma Claw at cclaw@naataanii.org 435-651-3525

Location & Travel

Venue: Utah Navajo Health Systems Inc Headquarters, Montezuma Creek, Utah

Address: 1478 East Highway 162, Montezuma Creek, Utah 84534

Parking & Access: Available parking lot

Agenda Overview

8:00–8:30 AM — Registration & Breakfast Networking

8:30–9:00 AM — Opening Ceremony

9:00–10:00 AM — Keynote Address

10:15–11:15 AM — Panel Discussion

11:30–12:15 PM — Breakout Workshops (Side A & Side B)

12:15–1:15 PM — Lunch, Resource Fair & Student Roundtable

1:15–2:15 PM — Panel/Workshop Conversations

2:30–3:30 PM — Community Business Pitch Session

3:30–4:00 PM — Community Vision Conclusion

4:00–4:30 PM — Closing Session