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.
FAFSA Workshop
Lapwai LapwaiLapwai High School is excited to host a FAFSA Workshop, empowering students with valuable insights into the financial aid application process. This workshop aims to guide students through the intricacies of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), a crucial step in securing financial assistance for higher education. Knowledgeable facilitators will be on…
Trademark Basics Bootcamp Virtual Workshop Series
This free USPTO event series provides a comprehensive overview of the process for federal trademark registration and maintaining a federal trademark. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, Trademark Basics Boot Camp is for you. Trademark Basics Boot Camp is offered regularly throughout the year. During…
Funding a Business Acquisition
Join staff from the Seattle SBA office to learn how SBA-backed loans may be utilized for the acquisition, in full or in part, of an existing business. 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 second…
Affordable Connectivity Program Info Webinar
Having good internet is almost a prerequisite for running your business today. Whether for marketing and social media, accepting payments, or just using apps that make operating your business so much easier, having internet just makes business life better. Are you struggling to afford these necessary internet services? If you live on qualifying tribal lands,…
Indigenous Makers Etsy Cohort Information Session
Are you a maker, artist, or craftsman who creates handmade items? · Wouldn’t it be great to earn more money and reach more people than any of your social media can? · Want to sell your creations year-round without having to wait on a powwow or other event? If you answered yes to any of…
HUBZone Contracting Program
The 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. Join us this week to learn about program eligibility, certification process and program benefits to small businesses. Wednesday Webinars Wednesday Webinars with SBA Seattle is an…
Elevate Idaho: VC & Angel Partners
Embark on an enlightening virtual journey with the Elevate Idaho Partnership and the Idaho APEX Accelerator during their Monthly Lunch and Learn Series. This session delves into the dynamic world of Venture Capital (VC) and Angel Partnerships, featuring insights from Scott Brovsky, Co-Founder and COO of ASC Biosciences at the University of California, UC Riverside.…
Strategies for Pivoting when your Business is Struggling
When growing and expanding a business, it is natural to be passionate and optimistic about your ideas. However, sometimes things don't go as planned, and your business idea may not work out. When this happens, it can be difficult to know what to do next. Know that pivoting your business is not a failure. It…
Cyber Security Compliance Webinar
Join guest speaker Crystal (Cris) Pierce, a Sr. Procurement Specialist with the National Center APEX Accelerator, hosted by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. The APEX Accelerator assists American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian owned small businesses to effectively compete in government contracting on the federal, state, and local government levels. Cris…
Silver Lining SLAP Information Session
If you're an entrepreneur who feels like you've hit a plateau, or you're simply not sure how to take your business to the next level, the Silver Linings Action Plan (SLAP) could be just what you need. This mentor-led program is designed to help small business owners identify the areas where they can improve and…