Nez Perce Tribe Job Fair
2025-05-21 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center, 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
This free event offers resume and job application assistance, professional headshots, door prizes, and a free BBQ lunch — plus Appaloosa Express Transportation to get you there. Stop by to connect with Tribal entities, explore career pathways, and help support our community’s future success. Nimiipuu Fund is excited to attend the upcoming Career Exploration event and we’re patterning with Dress for Success to offer new and gently used clothing for both women and men.

Managing Business Finances
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00
May 21, 2025 | 12 PM
Learn the basics of how to set up and manage the finances of your small business. This session discusses the importance of separating business and personal finances and covers financial management basics like budgeting and bookkeeping.
Presenter:Bea Bany, Northwest Access Fund
CART closed captioning and ASL Interpretation will be provided.

SIMBA School of Business: Business Planning & Goal Setting
2025-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Asotin County Library, 417 Sycamore Street, Clarkston, WA, 99403, United States
May 21, 2025 | 5-7 PM
Free at Asotin County Library, Clarkston, WA
With support from the Washington State Microenterprise Association (WSMA), SIMBA School of Business is launching this spring. Whether you’re starting or looking to grow, our free in-person workshops & 1:1 business support are designed to help you elevate your business to an A+ level! Join us for a FREE workshop aimed at helping business owners develop effective business plans and set achievable goals. Special thanks to our collaborators, Asotin County Library and the Nez Perce Tribe ‘itam’yatnáawit Program!

Native Enterprise Accelerated Cohort
2025-05-28 18:00 - 2025-06-18 20:00
May 28, June 4, 11 & 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM PST
Free Virtual Class
This accelerated 5-week business training course is a collaborative partnership between the Northwest Native Chamber and the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation, designed specifically for Native business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs in Washington State.

Demystifying AI: Legal & Marketing Insights for Everyday Business
2025-05-29 12:00 - 13:30
May 29, 2025 | 12:00 PM PST
Free Virtual Class
In this dynamic 60-minute interactive webinar, legal expert Lindy Laurence of Rational Unicorn Legal Services and business advisor Roxanne Best break down how AI can support small business owners in both legal and marketing efforts. Learn how to responsibly and effectively use AI for contracts, brand strategy, content creation, and more—without losing the human touch or legal integrity. Whether you’re just getting started with AI tools or looking to sharpen your existing strategy, this session offers real-world insights, cautionary tips, and practical tools for everyday use.

Estate Planning Workshop: Preparing Your Will
2025-05-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Clearwater River Casino Event Center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Free and open to Nez Perce Tribal members, this workshop is designed for those interested in working with a legal intern this summer to draft, finalize, and sign their Last Will & Testament. You’ll learn what documents and information are needed to prepare for your meeting with the legal intern. Please note: Wills are not legally valid until they are signed and notarized. Take this important step to protect your wishes and provide peace of mind for your loved ones. Dinner provided. RSVP with Heewekse at heewekse@nimiipuufund.org or (208) 621-4847.

Native Artist Popup
2025-06-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center, 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
We’re now accepting applications for a Native Artist Pop-Up during the 24th Annual Home Fair! This is a unique opportunity to showcase and sell your handmade goods, artwork, or crafts while celebrating Native creativity and entrepreneurship. Space is limited—we’re only accepting 10 vendors, so don’t wait to apply! Join us for a fun-filled day featuring shopping, door prizes, cake walk, home maintenance demos, food, drinks, and strong community support for Native-owned businesses. Questions? Connect with Heewekse at heewekse@nimiipuufund.org or (208) 621-4847.

Certification Basics: Laying the Groundwork for Government Contracting
2025-06-05 12:00 - 13:00
June 5, 2025 | 12 PM PST
Free Virtual Class
Join NWNC Business Resource Navigator Jen Maynard and Northwest Native APEX Procurement Counselor Tony Sierra for an introductory webinar on government certifications and contracting. Designed for Native entrepreneurs and small business owners, this session will cover foundational vocabulary, key steps to prepare, and how to align your business for future opportunities. Whether you’re just starting to explore certifications or ready to take the next step, this is your roadmap to getting contract-ready.

Growing Your Business Beyond Borders
2025-06-18 12:00 - 13:30
June 18, 2025 | 12 PM PST
Free Virtual Class
Where in the world do I even start??!! 95% of your future customers are outside the U.S. – are you ready to reach them? This free webinar will show you how to:

Understand the basics of exporting
Access key tolls and resources
Make global connections that matter

People looking to start, grow or expand their Export small business should attend. Guest Speaker: Debbie Franklin, U.S. Commercial Services State Director

Qemyexpe Nimipuutimt - Nez Perce Language Class
2025-06-24 10:00 - 2025-07-29 11:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority: Kamiah, 105 Riverview Avenue, Kamiah, ID, 83536, United States
une 24, 26, July 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24 & 29
Free In-Person at Kamiah, ID
Join us for Nez Perce language classes this summer at the Kamiah Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Office, held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10–11 AM throughout June and July (starting June 10). For more information, contact Stella Sammaripa at stellap@nezperce.org or call 208-621-4741.

Land Dedication Ceremony: Adeline Andrews Court
2025-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Adeline Andrews Court, 238 Alder Ave, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
Join us as we honor the land and community with a special dedication for the new Adeline Andrews Court housing site. This moment marks a step forward in local housing development! All are welcome. Refreshments to follow.

Moccasin Flats 20th Anniversary Celebration
2025-06-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Moccasin Flats, 302 South Main Street, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
Nez Perce Tribe ‘Itam’yanáawit Small Business Program hosts 20th Anniversary Celebration of Moccasin Flats & Quarterly Association Meeting Join us in celebrating 20 years of Moccasin Flats, a cornerstone of Nimiipuu small business success. Owner Jon McConville has been a dedicated entrepreneur, artist, and community contributor and we’re gathering to honor his journey and achievements. Lunch provided by Mikkyla Tac Hipt and Dessert by Ty Ty’s for the first 30 guests!

Launching Your Startup: Square One
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Nez Perce Tribe Veterans Conference Room, 2120 Bever Grade, Lapwai, 83540, United States
Free Virtual or In-Person @ Lapwai, ID
Join us for a FREE workshop on Thursday, July 10, 2025, To learn more or thinking about starting a small business but unsure where to begin? This workshop is your first step for a practical and informative session that covers key considerations for launching your business-from planning and permits to funding and marketing. Whether you’re just starting to dream or ready to take action, this is the place to begin.

Top 10 Tips for Grant Seeking
2025-07-15 09:00 - 10:00
July 15, 2025 @ 9 AM PST
Free Digital Class
Calling all grant adventurers! In this free webinar synthesizes what The Grant Plant has learned in our over two decades in the business. We’ll share tips and information on project management, proposal packages, prioritizing and getting key information, drafting content strategically and with unknowns, racking up reviewer points, translating federal budget jargon, leaning on your team, and “knowing thyself” (and thine reviewer!) as a writer. What are the common missteps and how can you avoid them? Watch to find out!

Are You Lender Ready?
2025-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
July 15, 2025 @ 12 PM PST
Free Digital Class
Are you an entrepreneur seeking funding to grow or expand your small business? Join the SBA Seattle District for a two-part event designed to help you prepare for a small business loan application and an opportunity to meet with local SBA lenders to discuss your funding needs. In the introductory workshop, attendees will learn about SBA loan programs, the documents required in a business loan application, and key elements that lenders look for in a strong application.

Aging with Intent: Financial Challenges
2025-07-28 10:30 - 2025-07-29 12:00 | Lewiston Community Center
July 28-29, 2025 | 10:30 AM-12 PM
$5 In-Person at Lewiston Community Center, Lewiston, ID
Join us Monday, July 28, for Understanding Poverty with Kathee Tifft, where we’ll explore the roots of poverty stereotypes, discuss common myths, and examine how poverty affects older adults. On Tuesday, July 29, Protect Your Personal Identity with Karen Richel will equip you with tools to guard against identity theft—covering how to recognize scams, reduce risk, and take action if your information is compromised.

University of Idaho College of Law Free Legal Work for Idaho Businesses Owners
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-22
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Law students in the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (“ELC”), supervised by a licensed attorney, provide free legal work to Idaho business owners. The ELC can help with a wide variety of business-related legal work, including forming a legal entity such as an LLC or corporation, drafting or reviewing contracts, filing trademark applications, or helping to assess a business’s legal needs.

Creating Project Logic Models
2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00
August 19, 2025 @ 9 AM PST
Free Digital Class
A strong logic model is the backbone of a compelling federal grant proposal and often the first thing reviewers look at. These connect your vision to concrete actions and measurable results. Join us for a training webinar designed to guide tribal tourism professionals and Native organizations through the process of creating project logic models.

Developing and Defining Grant Results
2025-08-05 09:00 - 22:30
August 5, 2025 | 9AM PST
Free Online Class
Strong grant proposals don’t just tell a good story—they clearly define the results that will be achieved. Join us for a practical webinar designed to help tribal tourism professionals and Native organizations develop clear, measurable, and meaningful grant results. You’ll learn about different types and layers of results, how to strengthen individual results and the collection of results defined in a grant, and processes and tools for brainstorming and planning results for federal proposals. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you build credibility with funders, prevent grant delivery problems related to unrealistic results, and better communicate the impact of your work.

How To Start A Skills Based Business
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:30
Whether you’re new to the HVAC field or eager to become your own boss, this beginner-friendly course will provide you with all the essential knowledge needed to establish a successful trade skills business, guided by the insights of an experienced business owner who has built and sold his own trade enterprise.

Indianpreneurship Virtual Training
2025-08-14 18:00 - 2025-08-28 19:30
Are you ready to take the next step in launching or growing your small business? Join us for Indianpreneurship: A Native American Journey into Business, a powerful and culturally grounded business training led by Roxanne Best(Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). Roxanne is a photographer, culinary artist, storyteller, and certified trainer with the Northwest Native Development Fund and First Peoples Fund. This no-cost training is designed specifically for Native entrepreneurs and includes both virtual and in-person sessions.
Virtual Classes (Zoom): August 14, 21 & 28 from 6:00–7:30 PM
In-Person Training: September 4 & 5 from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Clearwater River Casino – Miyooxat Conference Room with Breakfast and Lunch provided.
Limited to 20 participants – must attend all sessions to receive a certificate. Open to new and existing entrepreneurs. For more information contact Heewekse at (208) 621-4847 or heewekse@nimiipuufund.org. Let’s build Native-owned businesses together!

IAC Northwest Regional Summit
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-20 | Northern Quest Hotel & Casino, 100 N Hayford Road, Airway Heights, WA, 99001, United States
August 19-20, 2025
Airway Heights, Washington
Register for the 2025 Northwest Regional Summit at a new location! We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Northwest Regional Summit is taking place this year at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, on August 19-20. Whether you’re an experienced producer, just getting started, or working to strengthen Tribal food systems, this summit is your chance to connect, learn, and access resources.

Nez Perce Small Business Reception
2025-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Red Wolf Golf Club, 1676 Elm Street, Clarkston, WA, 99403, United States
Free In-Person @ Red Wolf Golf Club, Clarkston, WA
Join us for an evening of networking and celebration as we honor Native small business owners. Hosted by the ˀItam’yanáawit Program, this event highlights the dedication and resilience of Native entrepreneurs. Through specialized workshops, personalized technical assistance, and expert mentorship, the Itamn’áawit Program empowers Native small business owners and nonprofit leaders to achieve their goals. Connect with fellow professionals, share success stories, and support the growth of Native businesses in our community.

Tourism, Recreation and Land Use Planning to Address Climate and Fire Risk Mitigation
2025-09-02 09:00 - 11:00
September 2, 2025 | 9 AM PST
Free Webinar
In this free webinar we will explore with Leave No Trace, ways in which tourism and recreation can support sustainable land use practices as we address increased Fire Risk in our Native Communities.

Money Skills: Take Your Money Skills to the Next Level
2025-09-02 17:00 - 2025-09-30 20:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
Ready to turn your financial goals into reality? Join us for Money Basics: Next Level Goals, a free three-session class designed to help you build confidence, make smarter money decisions, and create a clear path toward your future. Join us Tuesdays, September 2, 23, & 30 from 5–8 PM at Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Office in Lapwai. Participants must attend all three classes to receive a certificate of completion. Supplies and food are provided—just bring your goals and determination! Space is limited. RSVP by August 28 by calling 208-843-2229 or emailing sonyas@nezperce.org.

Indianpreneurship In-person Training
2025-09-04 09:30 - 2025-09-05 16:30 | Clearwater River Casino Miyo’oxat Room, 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States

Financial Acumen Small Business Series with Tina Begay, MBA
2025-09-08 11:00 - 13:00
The FREE virtual Financial Acumen Series provides practical, culturally relevant training in accounting, financial analysis, and decision-making. Through real-world case studies and hands-on tools, participants will gain the skills needed to read financial documents, project cash flow, and make informed decisions that strengthen businesses and communities. Register online to reserve your spot for this free virtual series: https://forms.gle/tuecUQ1LHCQ7mHfq9
Attend, learn, and earn!
We’re rewarding your commitment to financial empowerment with exciting weekly incentives and a grand prize for those who complete all five sessions.
Workshop 1: ACCT 101 Fundamentals
Attend first session and complete intake assessment to be entered into a drawing for 3 $10 gift cards (Wheel of Names) and receive access to Initiate Portal which offers hundreds of interactive tools, templates, videos, and guides to support your business ventures effectively.
Workshop 2: Understanding Financial Documents
Attend first and second session and receive business spotlight on social media and Nimiipuu Fund website and access to one-on-one training with one of our business coaches, valued at $100.
Workshop 3: Creating Cash Flow Projections
Attend first, second and third session and receive priority access to advanced training with Tina Begay or local bookkeeper.
Workshop 4: Understanding Financial Decisions
Attend first. second, third and fourth session and receive access to Quickbooks Pro (3 to 6 month license if needed), valued at $150
Workshop 5: Evaluating Financial Documents/Case Study
Attend all five sessions and complete case studies and receive a Certificate of Completion, letter of recommendation and tailored business marketing package (logo, business card, one-page flyer) valued at $1,600.

Meet Your Instructor
Tina Begay, MBA is the owner of Redtail Enterprises, LLC, a business consulting and accounting firm specializing in nonprofit financial management. With over 30 years of experience, she has worked exclusively with 501(c)(3) organizations, offering virtual CFO services, grant management, budgeting, and tax compliance. A proud Navajo from Rock Point, Arizona, Tina now resides on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, where she enjoys beading, sewing, and camping.

Native American Building Codes & Workforce Development Summit: Empowering Tribal Nations to Build Stronger Communities
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-10 12:00 | Clearwater River Casino Event Center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Join us September 9-10, 2025 at the Clearwater River Casino Event Center for a hands-on summit dedicated to equipping Tribal Nations with the knowledge and resources to shape and strengthen their built environments.

Learn how building codes are created and adopted
Get introduced to the International Code Council (ICC)
Explore the code adoption process specific to Tribal Nations
Discover best practices for enforcement, inspection, and workforce development

This event is designed for tribal leaders, housing authorities, planners, contractors, inspectors, and workforce professionals committed to building safe and resilient communities. Free to attend. RSVP to reserve your spot today! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Special Guests Include:

David Jackson, President, Native American Code Officials
Ellen White Thunder, Deputy Director, Lakota Funds
Tawney Brunsch, Executive Director, Lakota Funds

Location & Lodging:
Special hotel rates available at Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. Call 208-298-1400 or visit www.crcasino.com. Mention “Building Codes Summit” when booking to receive the special rate.

Featuring Guest Speaker David Jackson
David Jackson is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community (paternal) and has ancestral ties to the Tohono O’odham Nation(maternal) in Southern Arizona. Mr. Jackson is a United States Marine Corps veteran who is an active member in his local American Legion Haskell Osife Antone Post 51.
After serving his country he went to work for his tribal community in the Tribal Building Safety Department. As an inspector, He worked on both commercial and residential projects for the Gila River Indian Community. One of his largest projects was a multi-million-dollar commercial expansion of the Gila River Casinos and Resort. He has worked with the EPA as the tribal point of contact for the case study on Code Adoption in Indian Country. As well as the tribal liaison for Arizona State University’s Tribal Community Indigenous Design Concepts for Housing.
He is an ICC preferred Education Provider. His training and education include being selected as the first Native American to become an ICC Board Shadow to Director Mike Savage of the International Code Council. Currently Mr. Jackson is the Founder and Owner of the Code Advisory Group, a consulting and education firm that advocates for code adoption in Tribal Communities.

Native Artist Professional Development Training
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-12 13:00
September 11-12, 2025 | 8AM-1PM
Free Virtual Workshop
Calling all Native artists and creatives! This free two-day Zoom training, led by Roxanne Best and Valerie Janis, will guide you through clarifying your vision and values, engaging with community partners, budgeting and pricing your work, strengthening your marketing skills, and planning your artist calendar. Presented in collaboration with Native Inc. and First Peoples Fund, this workshop is a great opportunity to gain practical tools and inspiration to support your creative journey.
