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New Prosperity Wool Blanket designed with Eighth Generation and grantee Mikailah Thompson
Blue for our homeland’s rivers. Red for the blood of our warriors. Old-style pink that was traditionally only acquired through trade with neighboring tribes. nimíipuu (Nez Perce) artist Mikailah Thompson chose the colors of our new Prosperity Wool Blanket based on traditional nimíipuu beadwork, while creating a blanket that honors the incredible 20 years of important work…
The Nimiipuu Community Development Fund has been awarded a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Grant: 2023 Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs (PRIME) award for $100,000
This award was announced this morning by SBA Administrator Isabella Guzman for the $8 Million in PRIME Grants to help micro-entrepreneurs. We are 1 of 32 organizations awarded to provide program development, training, and technical assistance to economically disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. “Nimiipuu Fund is excited and humbled to receive this award. As a Native CDFI, our…
Native CDFIs call for capital to close the funding gap in Indian Country
TRIBAL BUSINESS NEWS BY BRIAN EDWARDS AUGUST 8, 2023 Native Community Development Financial Institutions are calling on Congress to increase funding that would bolster community development and economic opportunities in Indian Country. The need for additional NACA funding is “long overdue,” according to Jonelle Yearout, executive director of Lapwai, Idaho-based Nimiipuu Fund, which serves the Nez Perce Reservation…
Northwest Native APEX Accelerator Program
The Northwest Native APEX Accelerator provides no-cost technical assistance to American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native-Hawaiian owned businesses, Tribes, and Tribal Enterprises who wish to participate in the government marketplace, including Federal, state, and local agencies. Our no-cost services include confidential one-on-one counseling and technical assistance training, such as in-person and virtual workshops, webinars, and provide resources…
NW Native Economic Summit Theme Art Submission
We are honored to invite you to submit your art or concept for the 2023 Northwest Native Economic Summit with the working theme “Circular Economies.” Circular Economies is looking through the lens of Indigenized sustainability and the triple bottom line: people, profit, planet, and how they are reflected through economic ecosystems. We are looking for…
Nation Building Conference Celebrating 10 Years of Promoting Economic Growth While Embracing our Cultural Values and Traditions
Our Nation Building Business Conference explored how to support economic development connecting our entrepreneurs to economic development leadership, small-business and micro entrepreneurs, funders, industry professionals and federal parters. Thank you so much for the support shown for Nimiipuu Fund Nation Building Conference at the Clearwater River Casino in its success to train, develop, and build networks to promote economic development. We…
Ask Dr. Per Cap
What is Jeopardy?
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Game shows look like easy money. Any advice for someone who wants to win TV cash? Signed, Trivia Buff Dear Trivia Buff: The closest I’ve come to a television game show is sitting on my couch barking out answers to Wheel of Fortune in between mouthfuls of potato chips, but I do…
Social Security Mixup
Dear Dr. Per Cap: While trying to file my taxes online last month, my return was rejected by the IRS with an automated email that read “Date of birth does not match name on file.” It instructed me to contact the social security administration but I can’t get a hold of anyone there by phone. …
I Need a Raise
Dear Dr. Per Cap: What’s the best way to ask for a raise? I like my job but the higher cost of living is making it tough to get by. Signed, Needs a Raise Dear Needs a Raise: Think of a pay increase request like any other negotiation – two people or parties both advocating…
Crazy Car Policies
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I can handle higher prices for food and rent, but the cost of a vehicle, even a used one, is out of control. What’s a single mother supposed to do for transportation these days? Signed, Needs a Car Dear Needs a Car: Growing up in the 80s our family drove a…
Student Loan Update
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I stopped paying on my student loans during the pandemic. Is it true I have to resume making payments soon? Signed, Professional Student Dear Professional Student: If you have federal student loans as opposed to private student loans, which more than 90% are, then yes. Beginning August 30th the freeze on…
TV Life Insurance
Dear Dr. Per Cap: My mom recently purchased life insurance from a commercial on TV. You know the ones – no medical exam, no health questions, 100% guaranteed acceptance. It sounds too good to be true. Is it? Signed, Doubtful Dear Doubtful: I’m familiar with the life insurance you’re talking about. Whether or not it’s too…