Sabrina Ben, President and CEO of Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc., recently participated in a distinguished panel discussion highlighting the value of partnering with tribal enterprises within the defense ecosystem. Representing the Native-owned corporation, Ms. Ben shared insights into how small businesses can benefit from strategic alliances with tribal entities—leveraging sovereign advantages, deep community-rooted values, and proven performance in federal contracting.

Her remarks emphasized the strength, agility, and cultural commitment that native owned businesses bring to the table, especially in mission-critical sectors such as defense, cybersecurity, and logistics. She also underscored the mutual benefits these partnerships can deliver—creating economic opportunities while advancing national security priorities.

By sharing Akhiok-Kaguyak, Inc.’s success story and lessons learned, Ms. Ben encouraged more small businesses to explore collaborative pathways that not only drive growth but also honor Native heritage and support tribal self-determination.