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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…
Loan Officer Position Opening
POSITION: Loan Officer DEPARTMENT: Lending SUPERVISOR: Executive Director STATUS: Full-time, salaried, exempt SALARY: $42,000-$60,000 JOB SUMMARY The Loan Officer is responsible for underwriting, originating, closing, and monitoring the portfolio of loans for NCDF CDFI, a private, non-profit, community development financial institution serving the tribal citizens of the Nez Perce Reservation and community members in areas…
Request for Proposals: Nimiipuu Community Development Fund Feasibility Study & Business Plan
Nimiipuu Community Development Fund “Nimiipuu Fund” is seeking proposals from planning professionals to complete a feasibility study and business plan for an Business Incubator and Office space for areas in the Lapwai, Idaho or on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation. This space will serve as a venue for co-working space for economic development agencies, start-up…
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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…