Nimiipuu Community Development Fund

The Purpose of Budgeting & Saving​
2024-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
At IDRS Acorn Project, we’ve said for a long time that you cannot have your business’s financial house in order if your personal financial house is not in order. Is your financial house organized? Even if you’re good, there always new tips and techniques that can help set you up for a better tomorrow. We are so honored to have financial expert, Eddie Torres, back for a five part workshop series to cover your whole financial life.
This webinar series will consist of five webinars. When you register for one webinar, you will be registered for the other four as well. Here are the webinars in the series:

The Purpose of Budgeting and Saving, April 12th
Credit Management: Learn the five C’s of Credit and How Scores Are Calculated, May 10th
Introduction to Investing, May 31st
Tax Preparation 101 Workshop, June 21st
Understanding your Retirement Planning Options, July 12th

Beginning Recordkeeping for Small Farm Enterprises
2024-04-11 16:00 - 17:00
Recordkeeping is important for all businesses, especially farms. Keeping good “books” will help you better plan your business in the future and allow you to accurately report on your activities whether that is to the tax man or the bank for a loan. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the importance of recordkeeping, some simple methods of how to keep good records, and the types of information that are most important for you to keep.

Trade Talks: USDA Export Credit Guarantee
2024-04-10 11:00 - 12:00
April 10, 2024 | 11 am
Through this program, participants gain insights into the complexities of international trade and learn how export credit guarantees can mitigate risks associated with cross-border transactions. By understanding the nuances of securing payment and managing potential defaults, Indigenous business owners can expand their reach while safeguarding their interests. This initiative not only fosters economic empowerment within Indigenous communities but also strengthens their presence in the global marketplace, paving the way for sustainable growth and prosperity.

Solar for All - Webinar
2024-04-09 09:00 - 17:00
Come join us as we dive into the groundbreaking Solar for All program, one component of the EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This webinar series will cover many of the aspects of particular interest to tribes as the $7 billion in federal funding for residential and community solar is rolled out. Our first webinar will provide a general overview of the program, including ideas to ready your community by identifying and planning tribal residential and community solar projects. Subsequent webinars will highlight the Tribal/State relations of the EPA program, address the required reporting metrics, and explore opportunities for workforce development.

Will vs. Trust: When and Why do you need them?
2024-04-08 17:00
Did you know 64% of Americans do not have a Will. If you think estate planning will be too expensive or time consuming, then you haven’t considered the cost to your loved ones down the road. The best person to direct the details regarding your legacy, assets, children, and medical decisions isn’t a court or judge. It’s YOU! In this workshop, you will learn why estate planning is not only for the wealthy but also how to set up your assets to properly transfer on to your beneficiaries.

Tonight, you’ll become educated on two important estate planning documents, Wills and Trusts. Most people confuse these legal documents and don’t know how they work and in what scenario they would work best in. After this webinar, you will walk away educated and ready to take action. Webinar registrants will also be provided a free resource to start completing your own estate plan right now!

Financial Conference
2024-04-05 08:00 - 15:30 | Best Western Plus University Inn, 1516 W. Pullman Road, Moscow, Idaho
Save the Date — April 5, 2024, Our Financial Conference
In 2019, a small group of financial friends came together and batted around the idea of holding our own community financial conference. We wanted to create a gathering of minds that specifically addressed the challenges, needs and questions of those we serve every day… here on the Palouse. And so, Our Financial Conference was born.
Our Financial Conference is full of financial resources from over 50 speakers and sponsors that want to help you make the most of your money and reach the dreams you have. With breakout sessions, panels, simulations, interviews and resources you can’t get anywhere else, it is the financial conference of the year.
But we wanted to make it accessible to everyone. It is free and open to men and women of all ages. Our sponsors provide a delicious lunch where you can ask an attorney, a bank rep, a financial planner… any question you have for free. Plus, we have vendor booths where you can grab even more information, spectacular door prizes, cool tote bags that you can only get at this conference, amazing swag and so much more.
There is something for everyone. This conference is about you. For you. It is (Y)our financial conference. Bringing you and local financial resources together.
Registration opens February 1 and closes March 29, 2024.

Introduction to Investing
2024-04-02 12:00 - 17:00
In this course, we will discuss ways in which people can increase their wealth by through investing.
• Understand risk as it pertains to investing,
• Identify the different levels of investing,
• Identify investment goals.

Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more information, email or call T3 Tribal Technology Training; Andrea Alexander: 425-501-0042 or andrea@tribaltechnology.org, Will Booth: 206-687-7842 or will@tribaltechnology.org, Angela Ewen: 425-427-7328 or angela@tribaltechnology.org.

Basic Social Media Workshop
2024-03-26 12:00 - 17:00
This FREE social media workshop represents a valuable opportunity for new entrepreneurs and small business owners alike. It equips participants with essential tips, tools, and knowledge necessary to leverage the full potential of social media for marketing, brand building, customer engagement, and overall business success.

Paying for College
2024-03-26 12:00 - 17:00
The cost of college can be overwhelming, but there are many different resources to help people achieve their higher education goals. In this course we review a variety of topics including:
• Determining the cost of college.
• Applying for and maximizing free student aid.
• Understanding and applying for student loans.
• Scholarships and Work study opportunities.

Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more information, email or call T3 Tribal Technology Training; Andrea Alexander: 425-501-0042 or andrea@tribaltechnology.org, Will Booth: 206-687-7842 or will@tribaltechnology.org, Angela Ewen: 425-427-7328 or angela@tribaltechnology.org.

Idaho State Department of Agriculture: Your Statewide Resource
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:00
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture supports agricultural operations with certifcations, trainings, and regulations. This session will highlight the Farm and Ranch Center, Idaho Preferred marketing, and more.

Medicare 101 Workshop
2024-03-20 18:00 - 20:00
Are you approaching the age of 65, or are you assisting family members with their retirement plans? This workshop is tailored for you. A representative from the Idaho Department of Insurance SHIBA will be present to elucidate Medicare and its various components, address any questions you may have, and demystify this healthcare program. In just two hours, you will gain access to valuable resources, receive program updates, and attain peace of mind knowing that you are on the right track.
Register in advance for this FREE Workshop: http://tinyurl.com/MarMedicare
Attend online via Zoom or in person. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions? Contact Karen (208) 883-2241 or krichel@uidaho.edu

Buying a Home
2024-03-19 12:00 - 17:00
This course helps people prepare for homeownership and the home buying process. We will:
• Identify the steps in the home buying process including determining readiness, prequalifying, preapprovals, negotiating, making an offer, and closing.
• Use calculations to estimate mortgage costs, and Understand the role of professionals in the process.

Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more information, email or call T3 Tribal Technology Training; Andrea Alexander: 425-501-0042 or andrea@tribaltechnology.org, Will Booth: 206-687-7842 or will@tribaltechnology.org, Angela Ewen: 425-427-7328 or angela@tribaltechnology.org.

Scale Up! Resources for Growing Markets, Value-Added and Local Food Businesses
2024-03-19 11:00 - 12:00
Learn about the new USDA-funded Northwest and Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business center and how the Center can support your Idaho food/farm business with free technical assistance or a business builder grant.

Financial and Business Development Resources for Farmers and Ranchers
2024-03-14 11:00 - 12:00
Join us to learn about financial resources available through the USDA Farm Services Agency and AgWest Farm Credit and business development support available from Idaho’s Small Business Development Centers.

Native Enterprise Program
2024-03-13 - 2024-03-14
This unique 9-week business development course led by Native entrepreneurs is designed to offer invaluable insights into the intricacies of launching and/or sustaining a business as a Native entrepreneur. Our program is composed of eight dynamic modules, each rooted in personal narratives and captivating stories told by successful Native business owners. The 9th week is for graduation, where you will provide a short presentation of your business! At the completion of this course, you will have an Executive Summary, a sample budget, and your business pitch. Graduates of this Program will be equipped to develop their business plan and launch their business.

The Program

The NE Coalition Project is a full year of programming, offered in cohorts for group support and improved learning. It begins with the programs of our initial partners, and their suite of programs. These have been placed on a continuum of enterprise development, from initial exploration to preparing for startup funding.

The Platform

Entrepreneurs throughout the Pacific Northwest often struggle to find resources. It may be because they are in isolated communities, their needs are unique, and/or they are in a specialized industry and no resources are available where they live. The economy of this region cannot afford to lose business. That’s why we launched StartUp Northwest – this platform aims to address this problem by offering an online resource center for entrepreneurship.

The Opportunity

This initiative both enables people to invest in their own communities as well as seek capital from fellow Northwesterners – the communities where we live – putting the power of enterprise success back into the hands of those who would use and benefit by the business.

The Goal

Our goal is to collaborate with Tribal and Native leaders to create a comprehensive program designed to introduce, support, and help launch more Native enterprises, offering a more organized, resource-rich pathway to economic justice and independence for Native people.

Homebuyer Education
2024-03-12 17:00 - 2024-03-14 21:00 | Kamiah, Kamiah
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 processes, and receiving tips for home improvements and post-purchase upkeep. Gain valuable insights into every aspect of the home buying journey. RSVP with Sonya: 843-2229 or
sonyas@ nezperce.org.

Protecting Your Identity
2024-03-12 12:00 - 17:00
This class can help you understand your rights and responsibilities within the financial marketplace, how to protect yourself from identity theft and fraud, and what you can do if you’ve been affected by identity theft, fraud, or a problem with a financial product or service.
• Protecting your identity.
• How to handle identity theft.
• Spotting red flags and What to do if your information is compromised.

Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more information, email or call T3 Tribal Technology Training; Andrea Alexander: 425-501-0042 or andrea@tribaltechnology.org, Will Booth: 206-687-7842 or will@tribaltechnology.org, Angela Ewen: 425-427-7328 or angela@tribaltechnology.org.

Farmland Preservation and Fostering Wildlife Habitat on Your Farm or Ranch
2024-03-12 11:00 - 12:00
Learn about farmland preservation efforts in Idaho, including conservation easments and support for habitat enhancement on your farm or ranch.

Women’s Small Business Transportation Summit
2024-03-12 07:00 - 13:30
The US Department of Transportation’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) would like to invite you to participate in the 4th ANNUAL WOMEN’S SMALL BUSINESS TRANSPORTATION SUMMIT.
In observance of Women’s History Month, we invite you to join a virtual Woman-Owned Small Business and Matchmaking event on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 3:30 PM.
The purpose of this virtual event is to celebrate women entrepreneurs and provide an opportunity for them to learn about technical assistance resources, capacity building, access to capital, and upcoming DOT initiatives, including Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) opportunities. Attendees will learn more about how to contract with the Department of Transportation and how we plan to increase WOSB utilization. We are expecting over 300 small businesses, prime contractors, and transportation stakeholders in attendance.
The first half of the day will include three panel sessions and the second half event will be dedicated to one-on-one business matchmaking via our Connections MarketPlace (CMP).

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The 4th Annual Women’s Small Business Transportation Summit

10:00 AM – 10:10 AM
Welcome and Opening remarks

10:10 AM – 10:55 AM
Navigating Resources for WOSB: Local programs, Technical Assistance, and Capital

10:55 AM – 11:40 AM
WOSB and Federal Contracting: Challenges and Opportunities

11:40 AM – 12:25 PM
What’s Next? DOT Programs, Initiatives, and Upcoming Projects

12:25 PM – 12:30 PM
Connections MarketPlace Logistics

12:30 PM – 12:35 PM
Closing and transition to Matchmaking

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
One on One Meetings

The Basics of Starting Your Own Business
2024-03-07 16:30 - 17:00
Do you have a small business dream? Are you ready to turn that dream into a reality? Then this workshop is for you! We will show you where and how to use your research to build your business plan and the importance of starting your business plan with a sturdy foundation. The Zoom link will be sent out to those who have registered on the training day.

Soil Health and Climate-Smart Commodities Programs for Farmers
2024-03-07 11:00 - 12:00
Learn about the resources and programs that are offered through the USDA-NRCS to promote soil health. Additionaly, learn about the IAMP program that will incentivize Idaho farmers to adopt practices intended to improve soil health.

T.H.R.I.V.E Emerging Leaders Reimagined Applications Open Now for 2024 Cohorts in Spokane and Seattle
2024-03-06 - 2024-04-28
Applications Due April 28, 2024
T.H.R.I.V.E. provides entrepreneurship education and training for executives of small, poised-for-growth companies. This intensive executive-level training series offers opportunities for small business owners to work with professional coaches and mentors, gain skills needed to grow, and develop connections with peers, local leaders, and the financial community.

Funding Competition to Support Women Veteran Entrepreneurs
2024-03-06 - 2024-03-21
Applications Due March 21, 2024
SBA announced that non-profit organizations and private sector firms are now eligible to compete for funding of up to $300,000 to deliver entrepreneurship training to women veterans. Up to six grantees will be awarded $300,000 in total funding to participate in the Women Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program with grants from the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development. Awards will be made for a base project period of 12 months, with three option periods of 12 months each. These funds will be used to educate women veterans who intend to pursue or are already engaged in business ownership.

The Latest Tips and Tricks for Facebook
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:00
Knowing how to use Facebook can change your business overnight by driving customers to your website and your business. Getting more customers will lead to more sales in this very competitive business environment. And more sales means more profits for you!!
Attendees to this workshop will learn the following key features about Facebook:

How people see and react to content on Facebook.
The connection between Facebook pages and profiles.
Facebook content strategies and other best practices.
Understand the basics of Facebook advertising

Presenter
Matt Cail started out in the world of message boards and web design. During five years as a Washington, D.C., consultant, he became knowledgeable about emergency communications and competition in the online video industry. He has worked in social media, search engine marketing, web design, and online advertising. Matt leads Super Charge Marketing is your one-stop social media firm for all of your social media marketing needs!

Savings Success
2024-03-05 12:00 - 17:00
This course can help you create a savings plan with targets to help you reach your goals. In this course we will:
• Discuss reasons for starting and maintaining a savings fund.
• Identify ways to uncover funds to use for savings.
• Tips for starting, using, and replenishing savings.
• Guidelines for how to set and track savings goals.

Native Financial Empowerment Training 2024 held every Tuesday from 12pm-1pm via Zoom. Register for Workshops at form.jotform.com/TribalTechnology/FinancialEmpowerment. For more information, email or call T3 Tribal Technology Training; Andrea Alexander: 425-501-0042 or andrea@tribaltechnology.org, Will Booth: 206-687-7842 or will@tribaltechnology.org, Angela Ewen: 425-427-7328 or angela@tribaltechnology.org.

APEX Training: Essential Topics for Government Contracting Success
2024-03-05 10:00 - 17:00 | Clearwater River Casino Miyo’oxat Room, 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States
Nimiipuu Fund partners with Northwest Native Apex Accelerator to offer a no-cost comprehensive program focusing on government funding and sales solutions, along with insights into the Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program. Participants will enjoy complimentary food provided by Nimiipuu Fund throughout the sessions. Following the classes, personalized 1-on-1 meetings will be conducted from 3:30 to 5:00 pm, offering tailored guidance and support.
Funding and Selling Innovative Solutions to the Government
10 am-12 pm
Gain valuable insights into funding and selling innovative solutions to government entities, including eligibility criteria and emerging initiatives for government programs. Discover effective strategies for market engagement, showcasing your solutions to government agencies. Learn the intricacies of mastering government procurement processes, all aimed at optimizing your success in this arena.
Department of Defense Mentor-Protégé Program
1-3 pm
Explore the intricacies of the Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protégé Program with a detailed examination, highlighting its unique features and benefits. Delve into a comparative analysis, distinguishing between the DoD Mentor-Protégé Program and the Small Business Administration (SBA) Mentor-Protégé Program, elucidating their respective nuances and advantages. Additionally, gain insights into the essential steps required to become procurement ready, ensuring preparedness to navigate the complexities of government contracting effectively.

Questions? Connect with Heewekse Wisdom, Nimiipuu Fund’s Program Officer, at heewekse@stage.nimiipuufund.org or (208) 621-4847 or Tony Sierra, APEX Program Coordinator, at Tsierra@nnapex.org or (503) 743- 8550.

The Key to Business Success is Authentic Leadership
2024-02-29 16:00 - 17:00
“The Key to Business Success is Authentic Leadership” workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who want to optimize their business’ potential. In this workshop, you will discover the distinction between managing and leading, and how it impacts your business success. You will learn the responsibility that comes with being an entrepreneur as a leader and how to lead yourself first, to enable you to lead others including your team, your followers and your customers successfully. You will discover the principles of authentic leadership and how to apply them to your business to create a positive impact, boost productivity, and increase customer satisfaction. With practical tips, tools, and strategies, this workshop will empower you to become an authentic entrepreneurial leader and drive business growth. Join us and discover how authentic leadership can transform your business.

About the Presenter: Angilie Kapoor, a highly acclaimed leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare, is dedicated to helping workplace, business, and life Aspiring Leaders increase their confidence & effectiveness & amplify their impact. Through her extensive background in management and leadership, she offers invaluable knowledge and insights gained from her own journey. She is also a multi-book author, her latest masterpiece, “Leader Mindset Activation,” is a must-read for aspiring leaders who want to harness the power of their mind to unlock their full leader potential. She is also the host of the television show, “Take The Lead: A Consciousness Movement with Angilie Kapoor” premiering March 18th, 2024 on the Trajectory TV channel on the e360tv network. Angilie is the founder of Oversight Global, an organization dedicated to addressing the consciousness crisis in the world one leader at a time.

Invest in America: How to Create a Caregiving Friendly Workplace
2024-02-29 11:00 - 12:00
Please join us on Thursday, February 29th at 2:00 PM ET via Zoom for our next webinar titled, “How to Create a Caregiving Friendly Workplace” to hear from public and private sector leaders. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) & Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) have created a webinar series, titled ‘Invest in America: Small Business Tools and Resources’, which focuses on educational resources business owners and leaders can utilize regarding laws that were created to help their businesses thrive in today’s economy. Business owners are able to learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS Bill, and other Biden-Harris Administration Priorities that are investments across America. This collaboration is a virtual webinar series aimed at connecting small businesses to SBA resources, as well as other government agencies, philanthropies, and other small business community resources and networks.
Disclaimer: Cosponsorship Authorization # 23-48: The SBA’s participation in this cosponsored activity is not an endorsement of the views, opinions, products, or services of any cosponsor or other person or entity. All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.
Reasonable Accommodation: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 24 hours in advance of this event; please send an email with the subject header ACCOMMODATION REQUEST to reasonableaccommodation@sba.gov. This event will be recorded and available on sba.gov with subtitles within a few days after the event. For assistance with registration or other technical difficulties, please contact Claire Blanton at Claire@publicprivatestrategies.com.

Are you ready to export?
2024-02-28 10:00 - 11:00
Join us this week for a conversation with Zara Castillo, Director of the Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW). The EFACW was created by the Washington State legislature in 1983 to provide free export finance advice and counseling assistance to small and medium sized exporters or prospective Washington State-based exporters.
The EFACW provides consultation services in payment risk mitigation and export finance including credit insurance, letters of credit, foreign exchange, Export-Import Bank and Small Business Administration export finance guaranty programs. EFACW offers businesses information how to finance and get paid for their export sales and also acts as a matchmaker for their banking relationship.
About Zara Castillo
A native of Manila in the Philippines, Zara continued her education in Washington State at the University of Washington. Zara holds a certification in Global Finance Management and Global Marketing Strategies from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Prior to joining EFACW as the Director, Zara’s experience with trade and international affairs included Washington State Department of Commerce and the American Chamber of Commerce in Manila, Philippines.
Zara is a member of The Department of Commerce Trade Finance Advisory Council (TFAC) appointed by the Secretary of Commerce to provide advice in identifying effective ways to expand access to trade finance for U.S. exporters
Wednesday Webinars
Wednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an ongoing series of free, virtual, webinars covering a variety of topics to benefit small business owners. On the fourth Wednesday of each month, we will be focusing on export assistance, featuring conversations with different members of the Washington Export Outreach Team (WEOT). Established in 2013 following a national mandate to do more to support international trade, WEOT is a collaborative team of local, state, regional, and federal export assistance agencies who provide you the tools and resources you need to sell internationally.
About the Host
John Brislin is SBA’s International Trade & Finance Specialist (Export Finance Manager) for Washington State, Northern Idaho and Alaska. He has over 23 years of private-sector international banking and trade finance experience working at Bank of Boston (Bank of America) and Bank of California (U.S. Bank). John has over 12 years of public-sector export trade finance and risk mitigation experience working at Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) and SBA Office of International Trade (SBA OIT). He looks forward to working with Small Businesses so they can turn their export opportunities into actual sales and to achieve the ultimate goal of getting paid—especially on time—for those sales.

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies
2024-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
You’ve developed a wonderful new product or service and understand the costs but how should you price it? This workshop is part of SCORE’s Small Business Essentials series. We start by reviewing different distribution and channel strategies and help you choose the method that best gets your product or service in front of your satisfied customers. The rest of the workshop is focused on pricing, and we start by covering some pricing basics. Then we review a detailed process to determine how you can determine the price of your product. Since pricing, a service is very different than a product, we have a special section the covers the separate process for pricing your services.

SCORE’s Small Business Essentials Workshops prepare 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.

Presenter
This workshop is presented by Bill McDonald, a SCORE Volunteer Mentor. Bill has an extensive background leading programs/projects involving strategy, process, operations, and technology. After a ten-year career in manufacturing, wholesale and distribution businesses, Bill worked eleven years for some of the world’s best known management consulting firms such as McKinsey (fellow), AT Kearney, EDS, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He has led several acquisition projects including the pre and post integration phases. In the last twenty-one years he has worked with established and startup businesses on the creating, running, and growing innovative business models. He is a public speaker on these topics. Bill coauthored, with Microsoft, a book outlining the alignment of competitive strategy, business and information technology architectures optimizing business worth. Bill graduated from the University of Dallas with an MBA in General Management and received a BA in Economics from Ohio Wesleyan University. Bill has lived in the Seattle Area for the last twenty-eight years with his wife and two daughters
