Candace Schmidt Email and Phone Number

Serve as the Executive Leader for the Tribal Council and provide leadership and administrative direction to the Ponca Nation.

•Operates comprehensive business retention & expansion program•Coordinates prospect decision support system work of the Economic Development Office with that of other related agencies•Assists in the coordination of grants, project, research, and special events•Prepares grant applications and coordinates implementation, tracking, and reporting functions•Maintains business contact with existing businesses•Assists with the development of projects, studies, analyses, and plans, concerning matters involved with economic development for EVEDC•Participates in the gathering, selection, compilation, analysis, files maintenance, and updating of data pertaining to characteristics or existing conditions in the EVEDC region•Assists with marketing campaigns including membership drive, brochure creation, etc.•Prepares background information for and/or prepares marketing materials and graphic display information to be utilized by individuals in the efforts of economic development•Presents information, reports, findings, recommendations, etc.•Provides technical or staff support to the Director •Shares in customer relation responsibilities to members and visitors