News & Insights

Federal Reserve Initiates First Rate Cut in Four Years to Boost Labor Market and Lower Borrowing Costs

September 23, 2024

Last Wednesday (September 18, 2024), the Federal Reserve took a bold step by lowering its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point—marking the beginning of an aggressive policy shift…

NCN CEO Pete Upton Speaks on Native CDFI Network’s Role in Advancing Tribal Energy and Climate Initiatives

September 10, 2024

On August 21-23, 2024, Pete Upton, CEO of the Native CDFI Network (NCN), joined a distinguished panel at the Nation Building Conference in Lewiston, Idaho, focusing on Tribal Energy and Climate Initiatives. The panel…

Celebrating Innovation and Growth at the 2024 Nation Building Business Conference

September 3, 2024

From August 21st to 23rd, Nimiipuu Community Development Fund hosted a transformative gathering aimed at fostering economic growth and entrepreneurship within our communities. From inspiring panels and impactful workshops to…

We Need Your Input: Housing Needs Assessment Community Survey

June 3, 2024

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund is conducting a survey to understand how we can improve the local housing situation. Your opinions will help community leaders plan future housing projects based on…

Seeking Proposals from Architectural Firms/Consultants

April 8, 2024

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) is currently accepting proposals for architectural services to spearhead the construction of a new NCDF Business Incubator and Offices. This RFP encompasses both concept/preliminary design…

Empowering Native Communities with Our Housing Needs Assessment RFP 

March 18, 2024

Attention professional firms/consultants! Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) is seeking proposals to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment. Dive into our initiative aimed at gathering pertinent data on the housing needs…

Funding Competition to Support Women Veteran Entrepreneurs

February 26, 2024

Applications Due March 21, 2024 The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened applications for non-profit organizations and private sector firms to compete for funding of up to $300,000, aimed…

Deadline Approaching for PPP Forgiveness

February 26, 2024

As you may have already heard through other channels, SBA recently announced an important deadline extension for certain defaulted PPP and COVID EIDL borrowers that could impact many entrepreneurs and…

Nimiipuu Fund is Seeking Loan Officer

February 14, 2024

We are seeking a qualified Loan Officer for our Native CDFI. The Loan Officer is responsible for underwriting, originating, closing, and monitoring the portfolio of loans for NCDF CDFI, a…

Triumphant Highlights from the “Women Who Wine: Business & Sip”

November 20, 2023

Excited to announce the tremendous success of our recent “Women Who Wine” event, a series close to our hearts that highlights local businesses, mental health, arts, and community. This year’s…