Bryan Jon Maciewski, business instructor at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, received the Bear Award from the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce during the organization's 20th annual awards dinner held in November at the Mystic Lake Entertainment Center in Prior Lake, Minn.
The statewide award is presented to an individual who shows dedication and commitment toward the development and success of American Indian businesses. The Bear Award represents the warrior, a person who is given strength and power to protect people.
Maciewski was nominated for the award by the administration at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
Maciewski (Ojibwe) is currently a resident of Duluth and grew up in the Brookston area. He has taught business, management, entrepreneurship and related courses at the college for 10 years. Maciewski is also the faculty advisor to the American Indian Business Leaders student organization at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
The Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce builds mutually beneficial partnerships by facilitating a network of resources for American Indian businesses, non-profit organizations, professionals, and tribal communities. The Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce is designed to provide significant change and growth within public and private sectors, including governments, tribal nations, and corporations.
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The Chamber exists to create opportunities for American Indian entrepreneurs to gain economic parity, and to position members as advocates for American Indian businesses. The Chamber has approximately 160 member businesses. Over the years, the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce has worked in partnership with different sectors of the community to develop strategic plans as a means to develop new and expanded economic opportunities across Minnesota.
