Tachi Yokut Tribe

History
The Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut is a Native American Indian tribe located in the rural area city of Lemoore, California. In the Tachi native languages, the meaning of the word “Yokut” is known for its people. When it is combined and translated, it means Tachi People. The tribe has the financial capacity to become self-efficient since it owns and operates a profitable multi-million dollar casino business enterprise called Tachi Palace Casino, Hotel, and Resort. Therefore, to capitalize on additional profits and expand its business investment, a new entrepreneurial venture business proposal strategy will be provided to the Tachi Yokut Tribal Council so they can make an informal decision. The Tachi Tribe has been without internet

access to their small business, school, and housing community since the invention of the internet. It is essential to improve the quality of life for its tribal members by developing a fixed high-speed wireless internet service provider (WISP) business inside the Tachi reservation.

Introduction

The developing of a tribally owned and operate fixed high-speed wireless internet service provider (WISP) will be the recommended business investment choice for the untapped technology market for the Tachi Yokut tribe.

WISP is the next generation of wireless internet and the leader in wireless technologies for tribal community, school, business, and entertainment. The new WISP business will employ top of the line products and provides exceptional technical and unmatched services exceeding those of traditional service providers, such as Comcast, AT&T, and Direct TV. The tribal WISP will enable people in rural communities to be connected to mainstream media and level the playing field. This, in turn, will provide economic development opportunities and will improve their quality of life for the Tachi Yokut

people.
This proposal is for the Tachi Yokut Tribal Council to approve the new WISP business development inside the reservation.

It is clear; there is an influx of opportunity for Tachi Yokut tribe and other tribal nation where research indicates it is an untapped market when it comes to technology industries, especially in the area of improving the quality of life in rural communities. Currently, Tachi Yokut tribes have no internet access, unlike some of the major surrounding local cities such as Lemoore and Hanford. This has created social and economic barriers for the people in the Tachi Yokut rural communities by isolating them from the mainstream media. The lack of access to the internet has made the people in the rural communities less competitive compared to the people living in the major cities with internet access. In addition, the lack of internet access has made tribal educational institutions in the rural communities incompatible with the county current standard educational requirements. This has led to many students from the rural communities having to repeat classes when they apply to community colleges and universities in the major cities. As a result, the disparity in social and economic opportunities for the people in rural communities continues to exist.
Technology is a must in today’s digital world. People communicate and interact with friends, family, and colleagues through technology. Community colleges and universities offer online learning. Schools incorporate

digital education and online research programs. And also Small privately owned tribal business can process electronic payment and advertisements are digitally uploaded to online web pages. Therefore, internet accesses improve education, social and economic opportunities, and rural communities’ overall quality of life.

Choice

Today’s high-speed broadband internet is a necessity that can have a significant impact on the economic and community development of the Tachi Yokut Tribe. I am recommending a business solution to develop a high-speed wireless internet service provider (WISP) business on the reservation.
The new company will be privately owned and operated by the Tachi Yokut Tribe. There will be three phases of the business development of services. The first phase will be to design a service only for tribal members’ homes within the four miles reservation. The second phase will be to expand the wireless signals to other areas that are outside the tribal reservation in the nearby city. Lastly, the third phase will be to expand the services to cover twenty-five miles of fixed wireless internet broadband to include half of the county limits. Internet access is becoming an essential part of the society today. It allows local businesses, farmers, schools, and tribal communities access to critical online information on research and development, education, entertainment, bill payments, shopping, and most importantly enhance the public safety telecommunication technology. Therefore, having real-time access to information is a commodity that will pave the way for a better future for the Tachi community and longevity for its people. Also, it gives the local city and country access to information that allows them to be connected and to share resources.

Reasoning

Developing and investing in the fixed wireless high-speed broadband Internet for the Tachi Yokut Tribe is long overdue. Since the mid-1990s, the Internet has been increasingly evolved to become one of the essential technology tools that the society heavily relies on for receiving and accessing data on many electronic devices. For example, smartphones, personal computers, tablets, and wearable technology devices require the use of the internet. It is essential for many users to obtain real-time information and utilize applications that require remote services. Therefore, it is a vital resource for integrating the internet technology with an electronic device. The internet is used to communicate on a global network and allow users to share public resources. Additionally, without internet connectivity combined with modern technology, it will only prevent the tribe from advancing and adapting modernization. In the forthcoming parts, the business proposal will further elaborate why developing a WISP on the reservation is a sound business investment.

Funding

The funding for the new business proposal for the WISP development project will be completely invested from the Tachi Yokut Tribe commercial business development account. The new business will be owned and operated by the Tribe. However, the tribe must hire a third-party WISP developer and integrator to help with the installation and training for the new business. The complete business investment to develop a tribally owned WISP is estimated to be $350,000 to $525,000. The business proposal will outline a comprehensive quantitative analysis involving vital strategy-formation frameworks, strategic business development plans, and the cost of return on the investment. It will also include a statistical survey data, a feasibility study, and other business benefits for the Tachi Yokut Tribe. However, it is essential to understand the short and long-term goals the business has to offer.

The first year cost summary breakdown on initial start-up to cover 350 homes along with the equipment quantity is as follows:
• Building rental: $1,200 per month (Includes office furniture)
• Wireless equipment, antenna’s backhaul (5) $4,410
• Client Premises Equipment’s (CPE) for 350 homes: $87,500 fixed
• 125 feet cellular towers (5) $225,000.00
• Servers (4) $20,800.00 fixed
• Switches 24 Ports (2) $12,000.00, 8 Ports (5) $2,700.00 fixed
• Service router (1) $15,000.00 fixed
• Firewall (2) $18,000.00 fixed
• Desktops computers (4) $6,200.00
• Financial management software: $6,000 fixed
• Website hosting and design: $15,000 fixed
• Network operation center software: $4,000 fixed
• 30.0 Gbps internet lease line from third-party carrier: $8,000.00 per month
• Office supplies: $5,000.00
• Utilities: $650.00
• Direct labor cost (3) employees: $22,000.00 per month
 Systems Engineer
 Office Manager /Accounting
 Installation Technician

Industry

Native American Indian business industry is an untapped market for improving innovation and developing technologies to help the Tachi Yokut business become sustainable. The business proposal is to establish a tribally owned and operated WISP. The best solution to increase financial income and enrich the lives of the tribal members is to create a business on the reservation. Furthermore, the Tachi Yokut Tribe is located in a rural area, so it is necessary to invest in the WISP business.

Summary

The internet is a must in today’s digital age. Through the internet, people use social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, to communicate with friends, families, and colleagues anywhere around the world. Schools use the internet as a part of their curriculum. The internet is a part of everyday life, not just for students, but also for business entrepreneur.
The lack of internet access in Tachi Yokut tribal reservation has isolated them from the mainstream media and contributed to high levels of poverty. The native people in these rural communities are less competitive and marketable when compared to the people in cities with internet access. The disparity between the rural towns and communities continues to expand due to the lack of internet access. While market opportunities are promising in the rural communities, many local technology industries are unwilling to invest due to the high cost of infrastructure and the uncertain return on the investment. To improve social and economic development for the native people in rural communities, the need for internet access is paramount. Not only will internet access provide social and economic growth for the Tachi Yokut Native people, but also it will bridge the social disparity between the rural communities and cities with the internet, level the playing field, and improve the living standard for rural communities.