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Navajo Nation

Also known as Diné · Naabeehó Bináhásdzo

The Navajo Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe and the largest reservation land base in the United States, spanning northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico, and southeastern Utah. Its government seat is Window Rock, Arizona. Economic development is coordinated Nation-wide through the Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development (DED), which administers business support, lending programs, and seven Regional Business Development Offices.

Headquarters
Window Rock, Arizona
Population
Approx. 399,000 enrolled members; ~170,000 residents on-reservation
Land area
27,413 sq mi (~17.5 million acres)

Tribal Government

Navajo Nation (Office of the President and Vice President)
P.O. Box 7440, Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-7000

Economic Development Office

Navajo Nation Division of Economic Development (DED)

The Division of Economic Development provides comprehensive support to new and existing businesses and individuals across the Navajo Nation, including small-business development, project development, business regulatory services, and seven Regional Business Development Offices (RBDO).

100 Taylor Road, St. Michaels, AZ 86511 · P.O. Box 663, Window Rock, AZ 86515
(928) 871-6544
Programs & departments
  • · Small Business Development Department
  • · Project Development Department
  • · Business Regulatory Department — Navajo Business Opportunity Act (NBOA) — (928) 871-6714
  • · Seven Regional Business Development Offices (RBDO)

Investment & Development Funds

Business & Industrial Development Fund (BIDF)

Revolving loan fund

Navajo Nation lending program administered by the DED Small Business Development Department to finance Navajo-owned enterprises.

Micro Enterprise Loan Program (MELP)

Microloan fund

Small-dollar lending program for micro-enterprises and start-ups, administered by the DED Small Business Development Department.

Tribal Enterprises

Navajo Nation Oil & Gas Company (NNOGC)

Energy

Tribally owned oil and gas exploration, production, and retail enterprise.

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Navajo Agricultural Products Industry (NAPI)

Agriculture

Tribally owned farming enterprise operating the Navajo Agricultural Products farm near Farmington, NM.

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Navajo Gaming Enterprise

Gaming & hospitality

Operates the Nation's casinos including Twin Arrows, Fire Rock, Northern Edge, and Flowing Water.

Resources & Services

Sources
Navajo Nation — Economic Development | Cefa Tribal Affairs