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Native CDFIs: Difference Makers for Indian Country interview with Jonelle Jearout, Nimiipuu Fund Executive Director
The Native CDFI Network (NCN) developed the “Native CDFIs: Difference Makers for Indian Country” interview series to cast a much-needed spotlight on the many positive benefits that Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) create for tribal communities and the leaders who help make Native CDFIs the transformational success stories they are. Jonelle Yearout, Nimiipuu Fund Executive Director…
Accepting Business Nominations for $20,000 Grant Award
Through generous sponsorships, Oweesta is offering two Native Small Business Awards recognizing small businesses and owners. Nimiipuu Fund is seeking applicants to submit a proposal for one of our local entrepreneurs for an opportunity to be awarded a $20,000 grant. This grant is competitive as it competes with other Native CDFIs in the United States. …
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program
The Idaho Women’s Business Center announced its plan to help bring a new online curriculum to small businesses across Idaho:Verizon Small Business Digital Ready. In partnership with Next Street and Local Initiatives Support Corp (LISC), the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready online curriculum is designed to give small businesses the tools they need to thrive in today’s…
Nimiipuu Fund Awarded Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation Grant
Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation awarded a $15,000 grant contribution to Nimiipuu Community Development Fund. Through their efforts to take great pride in our commitment to serving and supporting our communities, we appreciate and recognize Umpqua Bank as a partner in our community. This funding will specifically support Credit and COVID – Financial Education beyond the…
Community Navigator Program Spearheaded Across the State of Idaho
Idaho Hispanic Foundation, a grant recipient of the Community Navigator Pilot Program, and the Idaho Women’s Business Center’s team hosted nonprofits to launch Idaho Connect, an ecosystem of community organizations committed to supporting underserved entrepreneurs on the path to economic recovery. Natalie Madeira Cofield, Assistant Administrator for the Office of Women’s Business Ownership, provided the keynote address. Idaho Connect Community Navigator…
Nimiipuu Fund Awarded Small Business Administration Grant
Oweesta has been awarded one of eight Tier-1 national grants of $5 million as part of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Community Navigator Pilot Program aimed at reaching small businesses for stronger economic recovery efforts. Following a hub-and-spoke model, Oweesta is partnering with twenty-seven Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to serve Native businesses…
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High School Athletes and NIL Deals
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Last year college athletes got the greenlight to profit from their name, image, and likeness. Does this also apply to high school athletes? We’ve got some great young basketball players in our community who I think local businesses would be happy to compensate for advertising or promotional appearances. Signed, Plays by…
Medical Debt Releif
Dear Dr. Per Cap: What’s the status on medical debts and credit bureaus? I heard all medical debts will soon be deleted from credit reports. Signed, Can’t Wait Dear Can’t Wait: What you’ve heard is partially true. The three credit bureaus Equifax, Experian, and Transunion will begin removing about 70% of medical debts currently listed…
Multi-Level Marketing
Dear Dr. Per Cap: The other day a friend sent me a Zoom invite for a meeting that was advertised as a “financial opportunity”. What unfolded was something that appeared to be a pitch to get me to sign on as a financial services agent. Everyone in the meeting was Native and many said they’ve…
Native Yard Art
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I come from a family with a lot of women, but our dad made sure we learned some “guy skills”. However one skill we’re lacking is how to price used vehicles. My father walked on a few years ago and left a 1999 International Ryder truck that he bought for our…
Baby Budgets
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Our first child is due soon and we went shopping the other day. Cribs, strollers, and diaper bags aren’t cheap. Any tips so our baby doesn’t break the bank? Signed, Expecting Parents Dear Expecting Parents, Congratulations!! Here’s to lots of health, wealth, and happiness. Now let’s get to business. Yeah, baby supplies are…
Is FICO Fair?
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I made some mistakes a while back that appear on my credit report as collection accounts. Since then I’ve been careful managing credit but my low FICO score makes it hard to borrow. How can I prove to lenders I’m better than my credit score? Signed, FICO Failure Dear FICO, Don’t…