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.

Tax Essentials for New and Existing Business Owners

Paying taxes is inevitable. But reporting and paying the right amount of taxes timely is the goal you want to achieve to give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on more important areas, like driving your business forward. This 2.5-hour workshop will help you learn about: ·      Federal taxes imposed on your business. ·      Federal…

Digital Storytelling while Creating a Marketing Plan with Roxanne Best

Lapwai High School Seniors can embark on a creative journey with Roxanne Best in a transformative workshop on Digital Storytelling and Marketing Planning, proudly brought to you by Nimiipuu Fund. This event, open to Lapwai High School seniors, is a unique opportunity to blend the power of storytelling with strategic marketing insights. Roxanne Best, a…

The 4 P’s of Marketing with Roxanne Best

Clearwater River Casino Miyo'oxat Room 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, United States

Delve into the fundamentals of effective marketing with Roxanne Best in an insightful workshop on the 4 P's of Marketing, proudly brought to you by Nimiipuu Fund. This session is designed to unravel the key components—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—critical to any successful marketing strategy. Roxanne Best, a seasoned marketing professional, will share her expertise…

How to Borrow Funds – Rules of the Game

This class covers what to know and look for when borrowing money. We also review lender requirements for borrowing and how to build the case for loan approval. We provide insights into:  • The requirements for borrowing,  • Different types of loans.  • The way in which payments and interest are calculated, and  • How…

Increase Sales and Profits with Pricing and Distribution Strategies

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…

Are you ready to export?

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…

Invest in America: How to Create a Caregiving Friendly Workplace

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…

The Key to Business Success is Authentic Leadership

"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…

APEX Training: Essential Topics for Government Contracting Success

Clearwater River Casino Miyo'oxat Room 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 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…

Savings Success

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…