1. Working with Tribal Government & the Community
Laura J. Weber
President
The Lydia Company
Serving out clients to build a better tomorrow

2. Presentation Summary Three Cords Securing Tribal Gov’t Cooperation
Community Ownership
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The Lydia Company
Laura J. Weber

3. Three Cords One Cord – You Second Cord – Tribal Government
Third Cord – Community
Why do you need all three?
The Lydia Company
Laura J. Weber

4. Securing Tribal Government Cooperation
Educate, educate, educate
Let them know what the current state of the environment is due to the lack of not having a transfer station – think out of the box to get their attention
Be honest about what a transfer station will do for the community and don’t mislead them
Give them a voice and let them know you value their input and appreciate their support
Keep them updated as you move forward
The Lydia Company
Laura J. Weber

5. Creating Community Ownership
Benefit is increased responsiveness to the community needs and the community valuing the project more highly.
Give the community a voice throughout the project, let them know you want to hear from them and value their opinions
Keep them informed of your progress as you move from design, construction, and invite them to the grand opening.
The Lydia Company
Laura J. Weber

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