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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…
2023 SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Program
Submit Your Application Today!The 2023 Program Starts June 20, 2023 Opens: Mar 23, 2023 10:00 AM (EDT) | Deadline: May 10, 2023 11:59 PM (EDT The SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program takes you on a journey of learning to lead yourself and ultimately translates that knowledge into leading others. It will equip you with skills to overcome…
“Embracing Equity” Women’s empowerment business grant up to $10,000 in funding
Finimpact is a free service that offers entrepreneurs and business owners the quickest, smoothest, and most reliable route to financing. How to apply for the Finimpact Women’s Empowerment Grant? To be considered for the Finimpact Women’s Empowerment Grant you and your business must meet the following eligibility criteria: Step 1: Complete the application form Following…
Initiative Background – Justice Through the Lens of Native Artists
First Nations is committed to examining and calling out long-standing misconceptions, deficits-based frameworks, and inequities facing Native communities that have resulted in the underrepresentation of Native people in policymaking and resource-allocating entities. The well-documented, deleterious effects of the pandemic on the health and well-being of Native people have renewed attention to these inequities and increased…
Call to Artists: Rotary Park Interpretive Panel
City of McCall and the McCall Historic Preservation Commission Deadline for submissions: 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 9, 2023 City of McCall, 216 E. Park St., McCall, Idaho 83638 Contact: Delta James, City Planner, [email protected] or 208.634.3504 Context: The City of McCall and the McCall Historic Preservation Commission have partnered to install an interpretive panel at…
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Hot Job Market
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I work a tribal job that requires a college degree. However, I see listings for delivery drivers that offer wages and bonuses that pay better. I’m really tempted to switch but my friends say I’m crazy to leave a real job. What should I do? Signed, Debating Dear Debating: Millions of…
Auto Pay Pros and Cons
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I have all of my bills set to auto-pay. I also use auto-pay for monthly subscriptions for streaming apps and razor blades, but my money wise girlfriend tells me auto-pay is a bad habit. Is that true? Signed, Auto-Pay Ray Dear Ray: I get it. Auto-pay is handy technology that enables…
II Accounts Earn Higher Interest
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Why does my IIM account pay so much higher interest than my bank account? Isn’t it basically the same thing? Signed, Loves Coffee Dear Loves Coffees, An IIM or Individual Indian Money account is a very unique financial product that differs from a bank account in several key ways. For starters…
Commitment Device
Dear Dr. Per Cap: How can I convince my dad he needs to save for retirement? He just spends and spends while saying “live in the now”. Signed, Worried About Daddy Dear Worried, You’re an awesome daughter to show concern for your dad’s financial future. The percentage of folks not saving enough for retirement is staggering. …
More Covid-19 Relief
Dear Dr. Per Cap: How do I know if I’m eligible to receive the new Covid-19 monthly relief payments that were just announced? Signed, Arizona Mom Dear Arizona Mom It’s official. Starting in July the IRS will begin making monthly payments to families that qualify for a recently expanded child tax credit. This Covid-19 related…
Family Matters
Dear Dr. Per Cap: My cousin has a habit of not paying back loans, but just asked to borrow more money. How can I help without getting burned? Signed, Twice Burned Dear Twice Burned: I’ve learned over the years that money lent to friends and family has a bad track record of not getting paid…