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.
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 LapwaiHomeowners 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, IdahoNovember 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 StatesNovember 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.
Value Added Producer Grant Workshop
November 19, 2024 | 9 am - 12 pm PT Free Virtual Workshop The Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) from USDA helps agricultural producers enter into value-added activities related to the processing and marketing of new products. Carlotta Donisi from USDA Rural Development will provide an overview of the program and how to prepare your…