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Grant Award from Northwest Area Foundation
Article provided by Northwest Area Foundation Q3 Grantmaking Supports Native-Led Asset Building, 2020 Census Efforts, and More Third-quarter grantmaking continues our commitment to devote 40 percent of new grant dollars to Native-led organizations working to advance economic, social, and cultural prosperity in Native communities. Overall, we provided 46 grants totaling $5,742,163 in the third quarter…
AgPlan and FishBiz Business Planning Tools
Develop you own business plan FOR FREE! AgPlan and FishBiz is a powerful website developed to help with developing a business plan. Brought to you by University of Minnesota’s Center for Farm Financial Management. AgPlan is free of charge for anyone to use individually or in educational programs. AgPlan is designed to provide customized assistance to different types…
2018 “Women in Business” Expo
Name: 2018 Business Expo “Women in Business” sponsored by LCCU Date: October 25, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Registration: Register Now The Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the 2018 Business Expo sponsored by LCCU on Thursday, October 25th from 9AM-4PM at the Elks Lodge in Lewiston. This year’s theme is…
Investment Partners Long-Term Impact on Native Communities
We know that Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are game-changers for Native communities. But it’s not just us. Foundations, banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners do, too! In this new video, created by Northwest Area Foundation, you’ll hear about some of the many reasons why they’ve invested in Native…
LCSC Small Business Development Center Workshop
Please contact NCDF or Barbara Leachman at LCSC SBDC office for more information on registering for classes. You can also register online by clicking on the schedule below.
Ask Dr. Per Cap
Working Toward Financial Independence
Welcome to Ask Dr. Per Cap, a financial advice column to help you travel on the winding roads toward financial independence. I will draw upon my experiences – some good, some bad! – to help you learn skills, tricks and strategies to take control of your financial future. And if we succeed, well, hopefully you won’t…
Shady Dealings
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I live in Idaho and the other day I got a call from someone who told me the United States Treasury is offering special grants to Native Americans. When I asked how to apply the caller told me I needed to pay a fee. And get this: He wanted payment in…
Upside Down
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I just bought a new war pony. It’s a nice vehicle but last week when I traded in my old ride the car dealer told me that I was “upside down” on my loan and would need a new loan for more than the cost of the new car. That seemed…
Big Risk
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Last month, after 30 long years, my husband and I finally made the final mortgage payment on our home. We’re thrilled to no longer have a monthly mortgage payment and look forward to saving some extra money for a much needed vacation. But now my husband thinks that because we are…
A Wild Ride
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I am turning 18 next week and will be getting my Minor’s Trust payment. I am psyched! I am thinking of getting a Cadillac Escalade or may just a Land Rover. I was wondering what color do you think I should get it in – black or gunmetal grey? Signed, Built…
Stock Market Jitters
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Last summer I opted into my tribe’s 401-K plan. Everything was going great until February when the stock market started freaking out. One day the market is up and the next it feels like stocks are going to come crashing down. My account balance is down for the year and I’m…