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MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA - The Cherokee Nation will host a business development workshop on Thursday, July 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The workshop, presented by Marcus Vega from the Native American Business Center, will cover tips to help business owners and entrepreneurs better understand strategic planning.

"Strategic planning is very important when making long-term business decisions," said Crystal Washington, marketing assistant with the Cherokee Nation. "It's a great way to help your business be prepared for the unexpected."

This workshop is free and is open to the public. It will be held at the Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee, located at 2403 North 41st Street. For more information, contact Crystal Washington, phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2531) or 800-256-0671 (ext.2531).

Related Cherokee Nation contact information:

Mike Miller, Cherokee Nation Director of Communications Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2210) Fax: 918-458-5580 E-mail: Communications@cherokee.org Larry Daugherty, Advertising Manager Cherokee Nation - Public Affairs Phone 918-456-0671 (Ex.2324) E-mail: ldaugherty@cherokee.org

Steven Swogger, Agriculture Liaison Natural Resources Department Phone: 918-456-0671 (ext.2546) FAX: 918-458-7673 E-mail: sswogger@cherokee.org Bradley D. Peak, Cherokee Nation Natural Resources Specialist Phone: 918-456-0671 (ex.2843) E-mail: bpeak@cherokee.org