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Programs Officer Position Opening
SUPERVISOR: NCDF Executive Director STATUS: Exempt SALARY: $45,000-$65,000 DOE The Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) Programs Officer is responsible for the…
Nimiipuu Fund Recognized for Compelling Strategies to Finance Change in our Community
Rooted in Native culture and history, Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) provide access to fair, affordable funding in Indian Country, where mainstream finance does not traditionally reach. Last night, three Native CDFIs — Akiptan, Haa Yakaawu, and Nimiipuu Fund — were honored by Opportunity Finance Network (OFN), Oweesta Corporation, and Wells Fargo with the…
Investing in Rural Prosperity Podcast with Nimiipuu Fund
In this future of investing in rural prosperity podcast, Michael chats with the following experts on achieving rural prosperity in America: Chrystel Cornelius, President and CEO of the Oweesta Corporation; Nikki Foster, Program Officer at the Northwest Area Foundation; Jonelle Yearout, Executive Director of the Nimiipuu Community Development Fund; and Stacia Morfin, Owner of Nez…
Nez Perce Business Incubator Feasibility Study
Points Consulting, in partnership with Nimiipuu Community Development Fund, are pleased to present the Nez Perce Tribe with this Nimiipuu Business Incubator Feasibility Report. We are also grateful to thank the Nez Perce Tribe and communitymembers for providing feedback, interviews, and conversations concerning this project with open and honest responses. The project team is grateful…
Qe’ci’yew’yew for Your Service
The time has come to say farewell to Sidryn Sam, Office Support, and Lauren Arthur, VISTA Member and Marketing Development Coordinator. Both Lauren and Sidryn have helped with Nimiipuu Fund community events such as the Sip n’ Paint Women Who Wine events, yoga, native artist popups, and the annual Nimiipuu Fund Golf Scramble at the Redwolf…
2022 Golf Scramble a Success
The 2022 Nimiipuu Fund Golf Scramble was a success and we could not have done it without our wonderful volunteers, raffle item donations, sponsors, and the staff at Red Wolf Golf Club. We thank you! Please take a few moments to fill out our Golf Survey so we can make next year’s event more successful….
Ask Dr. Per Cap
MetaRez or Bust
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Real estate is so expensive, maybe I should buy land in the metaverse instead. People are getting rich off digital assets and I could create a metaRez. What do you think? Signed, Asset Hunter Dear Asset Hunter: The virtual reality world of the future, aka the metaverse, has arrived. For readers…
Bank Run Fears
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Why did that bank in California fail? And if it happens at my bank, will I lose all the money in my account? Signed, Banking On Dear Banking On Unfortunately, the biggest U.S. bank failure since 2008 occurred earlier this year when Silicon Valley Bank tanked to the tune of over…
Costly HVAC Repair
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Last week our home’s old air conditioner finally died. It’s going to cost $10,000 to replace which means no family vacation and a bunch of other sacrifices. The hub suggested we just buy a few cheap AC window units and hold off fixing the main AC until next year. Do you…
Economic Catch-22
Dear Dr. Per Cap: The markets are in a nose dive and my 401k is getting hammered. I’m freaking out and keep hearing it’s only gonna get worse. What can the big shots in Washington do to save the sinking economy? Signed, Worried Investor Dear Worried Investor, What’s been touted as the longest bull market…
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…