STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SOUTHWEST INDIAN COMMUNITYS CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) of Maricopa Cou nty, Arizona, has determined that it needs to further the economic and social welfare of the community. The community has further determined that these needs might be most efficiently met by a profitable busine ss that garners revenues to the community and income to the employees, furthers the community members' skills, and provides employment. The community presently has several entities that perform construction wor k on the reservation. Because of these successful operations, the SRPM IC believes that it can enter the market of supplying construction ser vices to clients off the reservation. Determining the opportunities an d threats in the marketplace, this study analyzes the potential for su ccess of the community performing construction work off the reservatio n and outlines a strategic plan that describes the steps for implement ing a business enterprise.