MESA, Ariz. - The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), Raytheon and the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development, and Red Stone Construction are pleased to announce that Bill Rancic, one of the nation's top businessmen and entrepreneurs, will appear at the 25th Anniversary of the Reservation Economic Summit (RES2011) & American Indian Business Trade Fair, to be held from March 14 -17 in Las Vegas, Nevada, to share advice on how to think like an entrepreneur in corporate America and how to be successful in business and in life.

One of the world's most respected and in-demand entrepreneurs, Bill Rancic is best known for being crowned Donald Trump's right-hand man on season one of the NBC hit, "The Apprentice," in 2004.

After besting over 250,000 applicants for the golden opportunity to work at Trump Enterprises, Rancic was personally mentored by and traveled with Donald Trump across the globe. 

Only 23 years-old when he founded the internet-based company, Cigars Around the World, in a 400 square-foot studio apartment, Rancic has since appeared on numerous television shows, such as the Emmy-nominated "Rachel Ray Show" and NBC's "The Today Show," as a financial and business expert and is one of the most respected American entrepreneurs in the world. Today, Rancic and his wife, Giuliana Rancic, co-host of E! News, oversee a joint television production company which produces both reality and scripted television programs. In addition, Rancic is also a New York Times best-selling author and travels around the world motivating and inspiring entrepreneurs, sales teams, business professionals and students.

Rancic will make several appearances at RES2011. Rancic will close out RES2011 as the main session speaker on Thursday, March 17th and will also appear as the guest speaker at the NCAIED Board Of Directors & Resource Council luncheon meeting on Wednesday afternoon, March 16th.

Following his main session address, Rancic will host a book signing for RES2011 attendees.

RES is the largest & longest running Indian business conference in the nation and is the premier gathering of American Indian and Indigenous and tribal entrepreneurs, tribal representatives, corporations, and government agencies focused on business, commerce, and economic development in Indian Country. This year, over 3,000 attendees and 400 trade fair exhibitors representing tribes, Indian businesses, government agencies and corporations from across the nation will attend RES2011. This summit will provide connections with industry leaders as well as business opportunities for Tribes, Native business and government contracting.

Celebrating 25 years strong, RES2011 will be held March 14 - 17, 2011 at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, please visit: http://www.ncaied.org