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SUMMARY:NAFOA's Career Basics for Native Youth and Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Flexible Learning\, Join Anytime Now through June 30\, 2025 \nYou can join Career Basics at any point during the program dates\, making it easy to fit your learning into your schedule. Study at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed\, so you can fully absorb each topic at a speed that works best for you. \n\n\n\n\nThe NAFOA Institute Career Basics is a free online career readiness and personal finance program designed for Native American youth and young professionals ages 18-27.  The program  provides opportunities for participants to improve career readiness\, and personal finance skills\, and advance their understanding of issues impacting tribal economies. \nCareer Basics is designed to be most helpful for: \n\nUndergraduate students in their Junior and Senior years;\nRecent college graduates;\nEarly career professionals (0-2 years experience);\nYoung professionals looking to pivot careers.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nCrafting your personal narrative\nCreating a budget and introduction to personal finance\nCreating a resume and cover letter\nInterview preparation\nIntro to career pathways in economics and finance\nAnd more!\n\nFor more information\, visit www.nafoa.org/careerbasics
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/nafoas-career-basics-for-native-youth-and-young-professionals/
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SUMMARY:Idaho Business Builder Grant
DESCRIPTION:Applications Due January 15\, 2025 \n\nThe NWRM RFBC Idaho team is offering grants between $3\,000 and $15\,000 that are designed to support small to mid-scale Idaho food and farm businesses\, and to get locally produced food into local markets by strengthening food supply chains. Your Idaho-based farm\, ranch\, or value-added food business may be eligible for this program. It is designed for farms and ranches in Idaho\, as well as small to mid-scale businesses that meet the following criteria: (1) they are located in Idaho\, and (2) they source from local or regional producers within a 450-mile radius of their business.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/idaho-business-builder-grant/
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SUMMARY:Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
DESCRIPTION:Applications Due January 31\, 2025 \n\nThe apprenticeship program supports mentor artists who teach motivated learners the ways of valued community traditions. The purpose of the grants is to elevate skills and preserve cultural continuity in occupational\, ethnic\, or familial communities. Award amount: $3\,000 to mentor practitioner.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/folk-traditional-arts-apprenticeship-grant/
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SUMMARY:Funding Your Small Business Needs with SBA Programs
DESCRIPTION:January 7\, 2025 | 12:30 – 1:30pm PST \n\nWhether it is $500 or $5 million\, the SBA has programs to help your business secure the funding it needs to start\, grow\, and expand. The SBA helps small businesses get funding through a number of loan programs\, setting guidelines for lenders and reducing lender risk. These SBA-backed loans make it easier for small businesses to get the funding they need. Learn how these programs work\, how to find an SBA lender\, and the technical assistance available to help you prepare for a funding request.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/funding-your-small-business-needs-with-sba-programs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250108T100000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Business Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:January 8\, 2025 | 9-10am PST \nStart your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! This no-cost course offers the essentials you need to launch a successful business. You’ll learn key elements of business success\, the basics of business planning\, and how startups can obtain capital. Whether you have a new business idea\, are interested in writing a business plan\, or want to learn about funding and resources\, this course is for you. \n 
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/intro-to-business-live-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Choosing an Employee Retirement Solution for Small Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:January 8\, 2025 | 1 – 2pm PST \n\nJoin us this week as we host guest speaker Clive Mitchell\, Senior Benefits Advisor with the Employee Benefits Security Administration\, U.S. Department of Labor. Clive will cover a variety of options for small business employers and allow time for Q&A.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/choosing-an-employee-retirement-solution-for-small-business-owners/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250109T120000
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SUMMARY:Employee Engagement
DESCRIPTION:January 9\, 2025 | 12-1 pm PST\nLapwai\, Idaho & Virtual \n\nParticipants will gain tools and strategies to elevate employee engagement and strengthen team dynamics. Attendees will explore how to cultivate a positive workplace culture\, enhance morale\, and foster collaboration. By applying these insights\, participants can drive improved productivity\, satisfaction\, and retention\, creating a thriving work environment. Attend in-person (Lapwai\, Idaho) or online via Zoom.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/employee-engagement/
LOCATION:Nez Perce Tribe Boards and Commissions Building\, 210 A Street\, Lapwai\, Idaho
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SUMMARY:Successfully Starting A New Business in WA
DESCRIPTION:January 11\, 2025 | 9 am PST \n\nThis FREE online workshop will give you the following skills to take those first critical steps in starting a successful business: \n\nUnderstand the different business entities and choose the best one for your business.\nLearn how to properly license your business in Washington state.\nSelect the correct insurance for your business.\nUnderstand the options for financing your business.\n\nSCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepares individuals to make the right decisions and create actionable plans when starting a small business. Whether you are starting a business on your own (one-person business) or a business with employees\, we have the right set of workshops to help you succeed.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/successfully-starting-a-new-business-in-wa/
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SUMMARY:HUBZone Certification Program
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2025 | 10 – 11am PST \n\nThe HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal contract dollars to HUBZone-certified companies each year.\nJoin us this week to learn about program eligibility\, certification process and program benefits to small businesses.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/hubzone-certification-program/
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SUMMARY:Self-Employment Income and Social Security Disability Benefits
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2025 | 12 PM  \n\nThis session will provide entrepreneurs with disabilities with information and resources to create a personal financial plan for self-employment income and changes\, if any\, to disability benefits\, including Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security income. \nPresenter:Molly Sullivan\, Griffin-Hammis AssociatesCourtney Pugh\, Griffin-Hammis Associates \nCART closed captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/self-employment-income-and-social-security-disability-benefits/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250116T170000
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SUMMARY:Business After Hours
DESCRIPTION:January 16\, 2025 | 5-7 PM  \n\nThe Nez Perce Tribe’s ‘Itamn’áawit Program and Red Wolf Golf Club are excited to cohost a special Business After Hours event. Enjoy an evening of networking\, delicious specialty hors d’oeuvres crafted by Chef Timena\, and the chance to win exciting prizes. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with local professionals and celebrate community collaboration. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP today.
URL:https://nimiipuufund.org/event/business-after-hours/
LOCATION:Red Wolf Golf Club\, 1676 Elm Street\, Clarkston\, WA\, 99403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating a Quick Business Plan in Three Hours
DESCRIPTION:January 21\, 2025 | 12 PM PST \n\nJoin us and other entrepreneurs in this FREE online hands-on workshop where you will write your “Unique Value Statement” for your new product or service. This is a concise description of your product or service and explain the unique value your product or service provides to your customers. As part of the workshop\, participants will receive real-time feedback from a SCORE mentor to help them fine tune their Value Statement.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T090000
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SUMMARY:Whole Farm Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Webinar: Jan. 23 | 11 am – 12 pm PT\nWorkshops: Jan. 31\, Feb. 28\, & Mar. 28 | 9 am – 4 pm PT \n\nThis course will guide new and intermediate farmers through a series of steps to develop a whole farm plan. Whether you are just starting a farm or ranch or are needing to refine your operation\, this course is for you! In this course you will: set/refine your personal and farm business goals\, assess physical\, financial\, and personal resources available to you\, and explore production enterprises that are the best fit for you and your land. You’ll leave the course with a whole farm plan and a better understanding of how to make your farm a success. Participants will be exposed to a variety of farming and ranching systems\, network with other participants\, get exposure to local resources\, hear from experienced farmers\, and visit local farms (please see the complete schedule below). This course will be offered in multiple locations throughout Idaho.
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