Travois Annual Conference
2026 sponsors
The generous support of our sponsors makes it possible to offer free registration to qualified attendees.
We are grateful for their support of housing and economic development in Tribal nations.
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Novogradac is a national professional services organization that provides professional services that include certified public accounting, valuation and consulting with more than 25 offices nationwide. Our clients represent a broad range of industries, with a major emphasis in the real estate sector. We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and we work extensively in the affordable housing and community development fields.
LIHTC
Novogradac has assisted clients in closing billions of dollars in low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) transactions and is recognized nationally for expertise in the LIHTC program. Our leadership in the LIHTC field extends to our conferences, workshops, publications, periodicals, podcasts and software. We serve for-profit corporations, nonprofits, governmental housing authorities and state finance agencies that develop, finance or otherwise support affordable housing including offering the following services: audit and tax, transaction and compliance consulting, investor services, valuation and appraisals, and cost certifications.
NMTC
Novogradac has advised clients in closing billions of dollars of new markets tax credit (NMTC) transactions. We’ve specialized in the NMTC since the program’s inception and can provide with proven solutions that address the complexity of challenging deals. We will help guide you through the underlying tax, structuring and business issues of the NMTC program, while focusing on your business objectives. Our NMTC services include: audit and tax, transaction services, compliance assistance, investor reporting and monitoring, CDE certification applications, NMTC allocation application preparation and review, valuation and appraisal services, economic impact analysis using IMPLAN, and on-site training.
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Novogradac is a national professional services organization that provides professional services that include certified public accounting, valuation and consulting with more than 25 offices nationwide. Our clients represent a broad range of industries, with a major emphasis in the real estate sector. We provide publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and we work extensively in the affordable housing and community development fields.
LIHTC
Novogradac has assisted clients in closing billions of dollars in low income housing tax credit (LIHTC) transactions and is recognized nationally for expertise in the LIHTC program. Our leadership in the LIHTC field extends to our conferences, workshops, publications, periodicals, podcasts and software. We serve for-profit corporations, nonprofits, governmental housing authorities and state finance agencies that develop, finance or otherwise support affordable housing including offering the following services: audit and tax, transaction and compliance consulting, investor services, valuation and appraisals, and cost certifications.
NMTC
Novogradac has advised clients in closing billions of dollars of new markets tax credit (NMTC) transactions. We’ve specialized in the NMTC since the program’s inception and can provide with proven solutions that address the complexity of challenging deals. We will help guide you through the underlying tax, structuring and business issues of the NMTC program, while focusing on your business objectives. Our NMTC services include: audit and tax, transaction services, compliance assistance, investor reporting and monitoring, CDE certification applications, NMTC allocation application preparation and review, valuation and appraisal services, economic impact analysis using IMPLAN, and on-site training.
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Red Stone Equity Partners is a leading real estate investment firm specializing in the syndication of Low Income Housing Tax Credits to facilitate the development of affordable multifamily housing communities.
Founded in 2007, Red Stone Equity has raised over $11 billion in tax credit equity for the development and rehabilitation of over 70,000 units in 46 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
The firm has offices in Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Diego.
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Red Stone Equity Partners is a leading real estate investment firm specializing in the syndication of Low Income Housing Tax Credits to facilitate the development of affordable multifamily housing communities.
Founded in 2007, Red Stone Equity has raised over $11 billion in tax credit equity for the development and rehabilitation of over 70,000 units in 46 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.
The firm has offices in Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Miami, New York, and San Diego.
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Pacific Builders is a full-service construction company specializing in residential and commercial projects.
We are committed to delivering high-quality workmanship and exceptional customer service. We draw on our long history to provide our customers and communities projects that enhance their businesses and lives.
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Raymond James Affordable Housing Investments was launched with the inception of the tax credit program in 1986, and has become one of the largest syndicators of low income housing tax credits in the United States, raising in excess of $1 billion annually.
To date, RJAHI has raised more than $17 billion in equity for over 2,600 properties. Further, since 1999 RJAHI has partnered with more than 60 TDHEs in the development of more than 150 properties, representing 4,600+ units.
RJAHI is a proven partner to TDHEs, and provides an experienced asset management group to partner with over the life of the project.
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RBC Community Investments is a leading syndicator of Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Renewable Energy Tax Credits, State Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits, New Markets Tax Credits and provider of Workforce Housing Fund equity investments.
By creating well-structured investments, our team of experienced professionals craft equity solutions that help drive the successful development of affordable multifamily communities and renewable energy projects nationwide.
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Ballard Goes Beyond.
We provide strategic legal services and business solutions of the highest quality, delivered with uncommon efficiency.
With more than 750 lawyers in 19 U.S. offices, we bring industry knowledge augmented by tenacity, initiative, and a drive for results—creating an outsized advantage for clients in litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance.
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Ginsberg Jacobs LLC is a highly experienced and client-focused commercial real estate law firm.
Our team provides customized advice and support across a wide range of real estate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions of property, commercial finance, construction & development, corporate, leasing, litigation, private equity & joint ventures, tax credits & opportunity zones, taxation, telecom, and workouts & restructurings.
We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and to provide tailored solutions to meet their objectives. We are dealmakers, counselors, and skillful negotiators.
At Ginsberg Jacobs, we provide comprehensive and effective real estate solutions to help our clients achieve their goals.
Building your vision. This is why we do it.
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Polsinelli is an Am Law 100 firm with more than 1,200 attorneys in over 25 offices nationwide.
Recognized as one of the top firms for excellent client service and client relationships, Polsinelli is committed to meeting our clients’ expectations of what a law firm should be.
Our attorneys provide value through practical legal counsel infused with business insight, offering comprehensive corporate, transactional, litigation and regulatory services with a focus on health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity and life sciences.
Polsinelli PC, Polsinelli LLP in California, Polsinelli PC (Inc) in Florida.
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An AM Best A (Excellent) rated company, AMERIND is the only 100% tribally owned insurance carrier serving Indian Country.
For 40 years, AMERIND has delivered property, liability, commercial auto, and workers’ compensation insurance for Tribes, Tribal governments, and businesses.
Our approach focuses on practical protection, long-term stability, and solutions built for operational needs.
Through AMERIND Critical Infrastructure (ACI), supports Tribes with project management, grant development, and cybersecurity planning. ACI advances resilient infrastructure, sustainable growth, and digital readiness.
AMERIND stands alongside Tribal Nations, protecting what matters most today and for generations to come, across Indian Country and beyond, rooted in purpose.
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FHLBank San Francisco is a member-owned cooperative wholesale bank. We support affordable housing, expanding access to homeownership, and economic development by partnering with our member financial institutions in Arizona, California, and Nevada to deliver grants and discounted credit to local affordable housing developers and community organizations.
Since 1990, FHLBank San Francisco has awarded $1.38 billion to support the construction, rehabilitation, or purchase of over 155,000 homes affordable to low- and moderate-income individuals and families. Together with our members and other partners, we are making the communities we serve more vibrant and resilient. Learn more at fhlbsf.com/community-programs.
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Hunt Capital Partners (HCP) is the syndication division of Hunt Companies, Inc. (Hunt). HCP specializes in the syndication of Federal and State Low-Income Housing, Historic and Solar Tax Credits.
Since inception in 2010, HCP has raised over $4.3 billion in tax credit equity (including $75 million of tax credit equity for tribal housing projects).
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At Kappcon is excited to be a 5-Time Travois Conference Sponsor!
Kappcon recently celebrated the grand-opening of Pascua Yaqui #10, which is a four-story apartment building with 45 living units for Seniors.
At Kappcon, we strive to build honest relationships with diverse institutional customers that allow us to use our experience, expertise and creativity to solve problems, produce quality construction and drive results that become long-lasting and profitable professional partnerships.
Based in Tucson, AZ, we are proud to have worked with our local Tribal Nations to deliver 208 housing units in the past ten years.
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For 18 years, Pavilion Construction has been building affordable housing across the Western United States. We’ve delivered over 9,000 units, including more than 280 units of tribal housing, and we continue to grow, with additional projects currently underway.
With over 70 rural developments completed, we know how to bring the right resources together to get the job done. We are committed to Building Your Vision by creating lasting, durable, and safe homes for communities.
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Apex Engineers Inc. delivers buildable, logical, and efficient structural solutions for both commercial and residential construction projects.
The firm prides itself for its responsiveness, integrity, and creativity during all parts of a project – from design to construction administration.
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We believe that Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP embodies the future of tribal legal
representation. We are 100% Native American-owned and majority Native American
woman-owned.
Because we have lived it, we are sensitive to tribal political dynamics and cultural
influences, and understand the special roles that treaties, culture, and history play in tribal
legal affairs. We appreciate the powers of tribal nations, respect the wisdom and decision-
making of tribal leaders and recognize that Indian country does best when Indian country
controls our own destiny. Our personal understanding of the unique challenges our
communities face is the basis for our dedication to assist our communities and people in
developing long-term tools not just to survive but to thrive.
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Goldfarb & Lipman supports positive community impact with special strengths in real estate, land use, community economic development, affordable housing, and municipal law.
Our practice includes housing and community economic development in indigenous communities, tax credit syndications, public finance, environmental law, fair housing, and cooperatives.
We are a women-owned enterprise, certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
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In 2001, twenty Tribal nations and Alaska Native Corporations set out with a mission to create a national bank to serve all Native people, communities, governments, and enterprises across the country and established Native American Bank, N.A.
Chartered as a national community development focused bank, NAB is also a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and a specialist in serving the unique needs of Native American communities.
By pooling resources, increasing awareness, and building expertise, Native American Bank fosters a climate of self-determination, job creation and sustainable economic growth throughout Indian Country.
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PKMR is an established mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering and commissioning firm with a strong reputation of providing professional services to clients in the construction industry throughout the United States.
Its vision is to develop long-term client relationships and be leaders in the engineering community.
PKMR was established in 2002 and has grown into an industry-leading engineering firm. In the spring of 2020, PKMR opened its fourth office in Denver, Colorado.
The PKMR team consists of principals, project managers, engineers, energy modelers, commissioning agents, designers, CAD technicians, and administrative personnel.
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TCON Construction is an affordable housing general contractor. Their team’s collective years of experience has allowed them to become an expert in the affordable housing industry – from rendering/concepting to navigating funding and tax credit applications, to closing on publicly-funded contracts, mobilization, project management, and successful completion.
Every step of the way, their talented people will help get your project over the finish line while maintaining cost and your desired construction timeline. They currently have hundreds of units of affordable housing under construction.
Similarly, their principals and team members have been involved in the completion of thousands of units of affordable housing during their time at other companies prior to joining TCON Construction.
They are dedicated and driven to providing affordable housing to tribal communities.
