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Guiding towards financial stability and self-reliance

Nimiipuu Fund's financial education classes serve as empowering platforms, guiding individuals and communities toward financial stability and self-reliance.

Rooted in cultural wisdom and tailored to specific Native American contexts, these classes provide essential knowledge on budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit. They emphasize traditional values of communal support, responsible stewardship, and long-term planning, aligning with the holistic approach to wealth often valued in Native cultures. By imparting practical financial skills within the cultural framework, these classes not only enhance individual financial well-being but also strengthen the economic resilience of Native American communities, fostering a future of prosperity and self-determination.

  • SBA Launches $1 Million Patriot Pitch Competition to Showcase America’s Entrepreneurs

    Application Deadline: June 10, 2026 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, a national celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise and the small businesses that drive innovation, create jobs, and generate economic growth. Featuring a $1 million cash prize pool donated by Clover Network, Inc. (Clover), the competition is open to…

  • Rewriting Our Money Story: How to Align Mission, Message, and Money

    Legends Hotel and Casino Toppenish, WA, United States

    June 12, 2026 @ Legends Casino Hotel Free In-Person | 9 am-3 pm Money touches everything we do as nonprofit leaders—yet we rarely pause to examine how money trauma and our early money experiences shape how we lead. Through guided reflection, participants will gain clarity about their relationship with money and how it shows up in…

  • AI-Powered Foundations For Starting A Small Business

    Lewis-Clark State College 500 8th Street, Lewiston, ID, United States

    June 25, 2026 | 5:30 PM Free In-Person @ Lewis-Clark State College SBDC This course introduces how AI can be used in the early stages of starting a business. It offers high‑level examples and briefly explores AI prompts, feasibility, customers, markets, competitors, and basic planning concepts. No AI experience is necessary.

  • Artificial Intelligence And Your Business: Exploring The Possibilities, Benefits, And Dangers

    Lewis-Clark State College 500 8th Street, Lewiston, ID, United States

    June 27, 2026 | 1 PM Free In-Person @ Lewis-Clark State College SBDC Artificial Intelligence is changing how small businesses operate. This course provides an informative introduction to AI, covering essential concepts, traps for the unwary, and practical applications. Through examples and a hypothetical case study, participants will learn how to evaluate and use AI…

  • How To Gain Control Of Your Business’s Cash Flow

    Lewis-Clark State College 500 8th Street, Lewiston, ID, United States

    June 27, 2026 | 2:15 PM Free In-Person @ Lewis-Clark State College SBDC Learn practical strategies to strengthen your cash flow and increase profitability. Participants will learn actionable cash flow topics, including accounts receivable, inventory control, and accountants' payable management, among others.

  • AI-Enhanced Marketing For Small Business

    Lewis-Clark State College 500 8th Street, Lewiston, ID, United States

    July 11, 2026 | 1 PM Free In-Person @ Lewis-Clark State College SBDC This practical program provides an overview of how AI systems can support small business marketing efforts. Through examples and guided prompts, participants will learn how AI can assist with writing, idea generation, and planning, while also being introduced to business research and…

  • U of I Medicare Workshops

    October 21, 2026 6-8 PM @  Latah County Annex Building, Moscow, ID Are you, or a loved one, nearing 65? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will explain Medicare and all its pieces and parts, answer your questions, and de-mystify this healthcare program. In two hours, you will receive helpful…