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?A Pecya (Hello Everyone) and welcome! Sister Sky Inc. is thrilled to announce the launch of the Native Business Center website, Indian Country’s premier hub for all native business news!  The Native Business Center is passionate about linking native-owned small business with training, technical assistance, up-to-date small business information and resources specifically for Native American business owners.

Upcoming Trainings

Up-to-date information regarding current business trainings for you to grow and thrive. Our team will help you register for free virtual small business trainings such as Sister Sky Inc.’s Native SBA Empowerment Workshops.

Funding & Resources

We provide direct links to funding and other resources for your small business. Information about small business financial guidance and support is just a click away!

Grants

Here you can find grants that are accepting applications right now for businesses in Washington state. Take a look and see if your business is eligible for any of these grants.

Loans

If you’re looking for loans to fund your business, this page has a list of low interest and high interest loans that you can apply for. Some loans only apply to certain businesses or counties.

Native Business Spotlight

This fun section is dedicated to shining a light on Native entrepreneurs doing amazing things.

Buffalo Biscuits

This week’s Spotlight Wednesday features Buffalo Biscuits, a unique brand specializing in wearable art. Owned and operated by Mary Big-Bull Lewis, a Colville Tribal Member, Buffalo Biscuits offers an array…

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Evergreen Gift Shop

Artfully Designed Gifts Rooted in Creativity and Culture Located in the heart of Wenatchee, WA, Evergreen Gift Shop is your destination for unique and meaningful treasures. EvergreenGift Shop proudly showcase…

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Camp Crier

In many Native American traditions, those who reported news were called Camp Criers. Camp Criers would walk, run or ride from person to person or home to home until everyone was informed.

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Climate Commitment Act

The Climate Commitment Act (CCA) caps and reduces greenhouse gas emissions from Washington’s largest emitting sources and industries, allowing businesses to find the most efficient path to lower carbon emissions.…

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Paint, Paint Supplies & Painting Services

Enterprise Services (DES) is creating a new master contract for Paint, Paint Supplies and Painting services. This is an entirely new contract. The purpose of this Contract is to establish…

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MacKenzie Scott awards more than $100M to Native CDFIs

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has awarded more than $103 million in unrestricted funding to Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) across the country, marking one of the largest single investments in…

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Energy Audits for Tribal Businesses

Are you a tribal-owned business or organization looking to lower energy costs and improve efficiency? Sustainable Connections and Northwest Indian College partner to offer low-cost energy audits for only $50…

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Washington Procurement Connect: Strengthening Your Business

On Oct. 8, Department of Enterprise Services is hosting Washington Procurement Connect, a conference that aims to connect small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses that want to do business with the…

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