Pictured is Ross Swimmer; Special Trustee for American Indians at the U.S. Department of the Interior; Principle Chief of the Cherokee Nation 1975-1985 and Pamela Huddleston; Cherokee Data Solutions
Dottie Overall, Oklahoma District director U.S. Small Business Administration and Pamela Huddleston of Cherokee Data Solutions.
Cherokee Data Solutions named in Oklahoma's Top 30 Woman Owned Businesses.
October 2008: Cherokee Data Solutions named in the Journal Record for Oklahoma's top 2008 revenue Woman Owned Businesses. An engraved plaque reflects the women of excellence who have and will continue to create dynamic growth and opportunity for women of excellence in Oklahoma.
Those women listed for Cherokee Data Solutions are; Pamela, Leona, Chrystal, Kathy, Tanna, Tracy, Anna, Kelley, Wanda, Linda, Tina, Jessica, Sasha and Brookelynn.
04 September 2008
---------------Cherokee Data Solutions to receive Community Impact Award------------------------
Washington DC-
Cherokee Data Solutions has been chosen to receive the Community Impact Award from the National HUBZone Contractors Council. The award selection was based on Cherokee Data Solutions growth and economic impact as a company and on the involvement of the company and corporate culture that the company promotes within the community. In addition to the company environmental goals and economic achievement, Cherokee Data Solutions has supported and continues to support education goals through its support of the Johnson O'Mally program; American Indians in Science and Engineering; Newspapers in the Classroom; Early reading programs, etc; The company is also involved in supporting local cultural organizations and national education programs targeted at helping minority students as well as support and help to minority businesses within the Native American and Minority and Woman Owned business community.
Cherokee Data Solutions was recognized for outstanding growth as a top 10 Woman Owned business earlier this year. The company will receive the award in Washington DC on September 11th.
08-08-08
Ross takes the biggest call of his life out of the bullpen and to the mound....to get married to Miss Jennie Marie Burgardt.
Ross hits a home run and says "I will and I do".
17 April 2008
Cherokee Chief Chad Smith selected Pamela Huddleston-Bickford for appointment to the Economic Development Trust Authority Board of Directors. Pamela's nomination resulted in a unanimous vote of the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council confirming her as a director of the EDTA.
"I believe the concept of having an entrepreneur's voice on the board will bring a unique perspective and understanding to those wanting to either build a new company or expand an existing company that will impact the economy of those in the Cherokee Nation". Huddleston said, "Financing and growth is hard enough, the vision that our Chief and his business staff bring to the future of our tribe and the opportunity for individuals to pursue their dream will be a significant basis of fulfilling self determination in the field of business."
Southport, CT-08 January 2008:
2007 National Business Awards and Top Business List released
Cherokee Data Solutions Named as Top Business in two National and three State categories for 2007
Each year DiversityBusiness.com collects and compiles the ‘Top Business List’ on a State and National basis. The data is used to determine the top small businesses and the most successful entrepreneur’s across the United States. These businesses and individuals become part of our Div50 awards program.
Categories are:
- Top 500 Small Businesses in the United States
- Top 500 Women Owned Businesses in the United States
- Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the United States
- Top 50 Small Businesses in every state
- Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in every state
- Top 50 Diversity Owned Businesses in every state
- Top 500 Emerging Businesses (Under $1 Million in Annual Revenue) in the United States
Cherokee Data Solutions tagged to receive five awards at the 8th Annual Awards Conference, April 2008 in Orlando, Florida.
- Top Native American Owned Businesses in America (Div100NTA-2007) National
- Top Small Business in Oklahoma
- Top Diversity Owned Businesses in Oklahoma
- Top Woman Owned Business in Oklahoma
- Top 500 Emerging Businesses in America/National
Cherokee Data Solutions will receive awards at the 8th Annual Awards Conference in Orlando Florida in April.
Owner of CDS, Pamela Huddleston presents her companies capabilities to the top 50 corporations in Oklahoma.
Pamela Huddleston, owner of CDS receives Top U.S. Native American Business Award from Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap in Las Vegas. CDS also received the Top Diversity Company Award for Oklahoma.
April 2007: Las Vegas, Cherokee Data Solutions received Top Native American Business and Top Diversity Business awards.
Paul Bickford was elected as President of the Eastern Chapter of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce. AICCO is the largest Native American Chamber in the country.
Pamela with Ronald N. Langston, National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) at Dartmouth College Hanover New Hampshire, alumni reception.
President George W. Bush appointed Ronald N. Langston as the head of the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) on March 19, 2001. He is the first individual to officially hold the title of "National Director." Currently, Mr. Langston is the longest serving Director in the history of the Agency. Under his tenure, Langston has led the MBDA through a reorganization and transformation from a administrative agency to an entrepreneurial organization focused on achieving results through alignment, synchronization and execution. MBDA and its network of minority business centers have consistently facilitated more than $1.0 billion worth of contract awards and financial packages for MBE clients on an annual basis. Additionally, the Agency has steadily leveraged its relationships with other federal agencies, the private sector, universities and minority chambers to offer educational opportunities. A redesign of the Agency’s website resulted in a more effective portal with on-line business tools including a business resource locator, business plan writer, matchmaking capabilities and access to relevant literature on minority business development.
Pamela Huddleston receives National Indian and Native American Employment and Training award for CDS from Larry D. Ketcher, Chairman NINAETC, 2006.The National Indian and Native American Employment and Training Conference (NINAETC), established in 1979 is the largest and most representative national Indian and Native American employment and training association. NINAETC serves the needs of a broad membership of Indian and Native American tribal governments, consortia, and organizations.
CDS was selected as a presenter and panel participant at the 2006 American Indian Chamber of Commerce Economic Summit.
Andy Liveasay, State Board Member AICCO introduces CDS owner Pamela Bickford. Pamela outlined the opportunity and the economics of doing business in Indian Country. She emphasized the importance of Native American hiring practices, job promotion, and how companies and tribes can impact the lives of Native American's by keeping Native business within the Native community.
Pictured left to right; Meredith Frailey, Tribal Council District 6; Deputy Principal Chief Joe Grayson, Jr.; Principal Chief Chad 'Corntassel' Smith; Paul Bickford, CDS; Audra Smoke-Conner, Tribal Council.
Cherokee Data Solutions was honored to be awarded the first "Outstanding Business of the Year for the Cherokee Nation". An engraved plaque for the award is displayed in the entry of the new center. Paul Bickford represented CDS at the ribbon cutting and was keynote speaker on the topic of TERO company responsibilities when doing business with the Cherokee Nation.
The One-Stop Business Center offers technical assistance, business support, a resource center, and workshops to Indian certified businesses and those that wish to become certified.
Pamela Huddleston receives award
from Cherokee Chief Chad Smith.
As part of Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week 2005, the Oklahoma Native American Business Development Center (ONABDC) in conjunction with the United States Department of Commerce hosted the MED Week Awards Dinner on August 18 at Gilcrease Museum. During the awards presentation, Cherokee Data Solutions was bestowed the Business of the Year award.
The event honors Native Americans and minorities who have beaten significant odds to become successful entrepreneurs. Prior to the awards presentation, the program included a Native American blessing, Native American color guard, Proclamation, and Native American dancer, Mike Pahsetopah.
For over 20 years, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has recognized the outstanding achievements of minority business enterprises by providing MED Week award celebrations at local, regional, and national levels. Each year the President of the United States proclaims a National MED Week. Visit www.medweek.gov for more information.
CDS was selected as a presenter for technology sector at the 2002 Summit on
Emerging Tribal Economies.
CDS President Pamela Huddleston-Bickford is pictured with Neal McCaleb (Chickasaw); Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs (BIA).
