The mesa grande business development corporation (BDC), the economic development arm of the mesa grande band of mission indians, is requesting 149,212 for the purpose of producing a comprehensive…

The Mesa Grande Business Development Corporation (BDC) will receive $149,212 under a Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs to develop a comprehensive business plan for the Golden Eagle Farm agritourism destination. As part of the Indian Economic Development program, the funding will support independent experts in developing technical memoranda on existing and potential agritourism assets, recommended marketing strategy, operations and management structure, and revenue-expense projections to establish a sustainable long-term economic benefit. The final integrated business plan is intended to build tribal tourism capacity, increase revenues, and foster sustainable business development for the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians.

The mesa grande business development corporation (BDC), the economic development arm of the mesa grande band of mission indians, is requesting 149,212 for the purpose of producing a comprehensive business plan for the operation and marketing of the tribe S golden eagle farm as an agritourism destination. The project will engage a small group of independent experts in developing the business plan, each addressing specific topic areas in which they have special expertise. The final integrated plan, when implemented, will help the BDC build tribal tourism capacity, increase revenues, address persistent economic challenges facing the tribe and its citizens, and foster sustainable long term business development. The consulting team will produce a series of technical memoranda (DELIVERABLES) describing existing and potential agritourism assets, recommended marketing strategy, recommended operations and management structure, and estimated revenue expense projections. These DELIVERABLES will form the basis for the final business plan. The development of the golden eagle farm as an agritourism destination is sustainable for long term economic benefit. The BDC has already planted and harvested crops on two acres of golden eagle land. Three residences on the farm are under renovation for use as short term vacation rentals. Plans are underway for gradual repairs and improvements to the barns, stables and other equine infrastructure to allow for the hosting of equine gatherings and events.