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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 the constraints of your business’ growth and help you to step forward with a new perspective on leading your team to success. Enhance your leadership abilities, acquire MBA-equivalent knowledge, benefit from personalized business guidance, and establish connections with a group of entrepreneurs, consultants, and specialists. SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is for you if: Apply today to join the SBA T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined program in 2023! Questions about…
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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 submission of the form an email containing your specific voting link will be sent to you. The form can be found here. Step 2: Share on social networks Share what your business does, a challenge you’ve faced and overcame and the voting link sent to you by email. Step 3: Ask your social network to vote Ask your friends and everyone in your social network to…
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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 efforts on some fronts to address them. To this end, First Nations is currently examining Native truth and justice, what these concepts mean to Native people and communities, and what pathways to healing could entail. This conversation will include discussing policy and other recommendations to advance Native justice on Native terms. 10 artists will be selected for a $4,000 grant. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 1,…
Read MoreCity 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 Rotary Park. This project has been identified as an opportunity to incorporate unique artistic designs, created by Nimiipuu artists. The subject is Nimiipuu uses of the lakefront area. The sign will include text about the indigenous practice of peeling the cambium layer of pine trees because there is a peel scar visible in the park on a ponderosa pine. The panel will overlook the lake…
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SUPERVISOR: NCDF Executive Director STATUS: Exempt SALARY: $45,000-$65,000 DOE The Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) Programs Officer is responsible for the development and administration of programs and services to assist Native Americans and NCDF target markets in the development of financial education, coaching, credit, small business, and microenterprises. This position aids in the mission of NCDF in its development services and technical assistance to improve individual, family, and community self-determination and self-sufficiency. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: SIGNATORY ABILITY: ACCESS TO SENSITIVE AREAS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Apply…
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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 2022 Native CDFI Awards. Native CDFIs open avenues for economic opportunity through innovative financial products, advanced capacity building efforts, and deep relationships with their respective tribal communities,” said Chrystel Cornelius, president and CEO of Oweesta Corporation. “It is an honor to recognize these native CDFIs who are reaching deep into their communities to finance change.” Launched in 2019, the national Native CDFI Awards recognize Native CDFIs…
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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 Perce Tourism and Traditional Gift Shop. Together, they discuss efforts in advancing rural and, specifically, Native prosperity, increased investment in Native community growth, the value of partnerships in working toward rural and Native prosperity, and much more. Listen online and learn more about this podcast and Rural Matters, at www.ruralmatters.libsyn.com
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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 for the roughly 30 to 40 people who came to the in person town hall, the 16 of those who attended the virtual town hall, and all 187 who partook in the paper and online survey. This report consummates seven months of thorough socioeconomic research, evaluation, best practices, and community engagement on behalf of Points Consulting’s project team. During this process, the projects Steering Committee…
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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 Golf Club. Their efforts have helped support our community goals and assisted in financial education, business and financial coaching, grant writing, market surveys, and events. Thank you for contributing to Nimiipuu Fund’s mission, your efforts have helped our community and we wish you best of luck!
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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. We truly appreciate your feedback and participation: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DTVLS7 Thank You Volunteers To those that helped our 2022 golf scramble run smoothly, the volunteers and Red Wolf staff, as a token of our appreciation, for the hard work, dedication, and teamwork exhibited, we’d like to gift you with a Black Bison gift card. Pick up at our Nimiipuu Fund office at your convenience. 2022 Nimiipuu Fund…
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