General Information


GENERAL INFORMATION
About the Conference
This is AIBL’s 16th annual national conference offering business and leadership skill development through the participation and engagement of over 150 AIBL chapter members representing their respective AIBL Chapter.  The conference will provide an opportunity for participants to learn real-world business skills and celebrate their cultural heritage.  The “showcase” of the conference continues to be the Business Plan and Chapter of the Year competition with cash stipends awarded to the top three placers in their respective completion category will be made.


The AIBL Leadership Conference is an opportunity for you to:

  • Participate in the only national Business Leadership Conference specifically for Native high school and college students
  • Work together to create awareness of your Chapter as you fundraise in your setting
  • Meet and network with other Native students with similar business interests
  • Exchange ideas critical for success in this economy
  • Explore your professional options
  • Attend a three-day event that includes a workshops, trainings and networking
  • Attend a series of professional business symposia, hear dynamic speakers, and participate in panel discussions.

Application Deadlines

February 1, 2010 
*Letter of Intent – To be eligible, the National AIBL Office must receive your Chapter’s Letter of Intent with data to be provided that includes confirmation of number of chapter size and participation by category for all possible participants, including alternates


March 1, 2010
*Travel Manifest – The National AIBL Office must receive your completed travel manifest if you are requesting ground transportation  to/from the conference venue, arriving/departing from the Minneapolis or Duluth airport, with exact numbers must be received


March 5, 2010

  • Registration Forms (signed w/ exact names)
  • Registration Fees (must be received or posted marked by U.S. Postal Service)
  • Hotel Reservations (1-888-771-0777)
  • Business Plan Competition (Written Portion&Presentation Portions)


    • March 26, 2010
    *Chapter of the Year Competition     (Registration forms and Presentations)

    Conference Fees
    The conference registration includes admission to all general and breakout sessions, networking, all scheduled meals, planned dinners and Awards Banquet, ground/local transportation, conference “goodie bag”.

    $150.00  AIBL Chapter Members (active member)
    $200.00  Non -AIBL Chapter Members (full conference benefits)
    $ 50.00  Guest/Family Members (on covers the Awards Banquet)

    Hotel Information

    Hotel reservations due – Friday, March 5, 2010

    Black Bear Casino Resort
    1785 Highway 210 | Carlton, MN 55718
    Telephone | 218.878.2327


    Room Rates
    $48/ night     | Weekday Rate (Tuesday, Wednesday &Thursday)
    $73/ night | Weekend Rate (Saturday&Sunday)
    ** Add a 6.6 % hotel tax to each room rate.


    PLEASE NOTE: Upon making your reservation, a first night (refundable up to 72 hours in advance of the convention date) will be required. Major credit cards are required when making reservations and when checking into the hotel room. Cancelation of room must be received at least 30 days to arrival date.


    *The Black Bear Casino is 25 miles southwest of Duluth, MN and 141miles North of Minneapolis.


    Travel Information
    There will be Shuttle Transportation from Duluth/Minneapolis Airports to Black Bear Casino for registered conference members that provide us with a Travel Manifest (arrival and departure information) no later than March 1, 2010.  This service will be a schedule service with a limited number of pick-ups and drop-offs.  All pick-ups will drop passengers off at the Black Bear Casino Resort.


    Duluth International Airport to Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton, MN
    Estimated Total Travel Time: 27 minutes – about 25 miles (Southwest of Duluth)


    Minneapolis-St Paul Airport to Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton, MN
    Estimated Total Travel Time: 2 hours 13 minutes – 141 miles (North of Minneapolis)


    If you are driving to the conference, upon arrival, please check in first at the Black Bear Casino and Resort upon arrival.  Shuttle information, directions and transportation to FDLTCC where conference registration will be held. FDLTCC is approximately a 5 minute drive from the casino.


    For More Information
    Contact Leia Loonsfoot at (406) 243-4879 or at     leia.loonsfoot@aibl.org. Fax all completed forms to: (406) 243-2086, or Send to: Gallagher Business Building, Suite 366, and Missoula, MT 59812, Attn:  2010 AIBL Conference.

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