Classes & Events

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.

Homebuyer Education

Lapwai Lapwai

Discover the intricacies and advantages of home ownership, along with the associated responsibilities and maintenance considerations. This comprehensive guide covers a range of topics, including the significance of budgeting and savings, strategies for improving credit, calculating affordability, navigating tribal land issues, exploring program and loan options, understanding the steps involved in the loan and construction…

Be Lender Ready: What a Lender is Looking For to Approve Your Loan

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur looking to secure funding for your business idea? Do you want to understand how to craft a compelling business plan that stands out to lenders? Join us for a free exclusive workshop designed to guide you through the key components that make a business plan and financial projections irresistible to lenders!

Medicare Workshop

October 24, 2024  | 6-8 PM Latah County Fairgrounds Are you nearing 65 or have family members that you are trying to help with their retirement plans? This is the workshop for you. An Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA representative will be here to explain Medicare and all its parts, answer questions, and de-mystify this healthcare…

Gov’t Contracting: 8a, HUB Zone, Mentor-Protégé

November 1, 2024 | 10-11 am Join Two Rivers Community Development Corporation as they explore the impact of Opportunity Zones on tribal revenues, unique access and advantages for tribes, and strategies for leveraging these zones to drive growth and profits.

Washington Native American Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet

Business & Associate members will give brief introductions of their business or organization and why they joined. Learn about this new Chamber from our board members. This event is complimentary. Non-members are welcome. Registration required.

Post Purchase Class

Lapwai Lapwai

Homeowners facing financial challenges often find themselves in the need to recalibrate their budgets, revisit savings strategies, and address rehabilitation improvements and ongoing maintenance. The intricacies of avoiding foreclosure become a focal point, prompting individuals to consider whether refinancing is a prudent option. Navigating these aspects requires a thoughtful and informed approach to ensure the…

Business Model Canvas Creation

Nez Perce Tribe Boards and Commissions Building 210 A Street, Lapwai, Idaho

November 7, 2024 | 12 - 1pm PST Learn how to craft a business model canvas to help shape the future of your business! This workshop will guide you in outlining key elements like value propositions, customer segments, and revenue streams, all essential for strategic planning and growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your…

Gov’t Contracting: Challenges

November 8, 2024 | 10-11 am Join Two Rivers Community Development Corporation to explore strategies for leveraging tribal locations, expanding capacity and capabilities, enhancing management skills, and advancing marketing and client development.

Boots to Business

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

November 12, 2024 | 8 am - 4 pm Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID The curriculum provides assistance to those interested in exploring business ownership or other self-employment opportunities by leading participants through the key steps for evaluating business concepts and providing foundational knowledge required to develop a business plan. Participants are introduced to a…

Gov’t Contracting: Partnering

November 15, 2024 | 10-11 am Join Two Rivers Community Development Corporation to explore strategies for finding and vetting partners, understanding teaming versus joint ventures, and preventing or managing internal conflicts.