?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.
Developing an Accident Prevention Program with David Jeary
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
You Need to Pay Family Members & Other Wage and Hour Tips for Small Business Owners
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
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.
Kenneth Cameron Promo
Kenneth Cameron Promo is a full-service promotional product brokerage. We cater to clients across all industries, with a particular focus on the Real Estate, Retail, Hospitality, and Craft Beverage sectors.…
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Savannah Berlyn Photo & Design, LLC
Savannah Berlyn Photo & Design, LLC, specializes in photography and graphic design, focusing on portrait photography, event photography, and professional business portraits. Savannah works closely with tribal programs and small…
Read MoreCamp 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.
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…
Read MoreNew Tribal SSBCI Business Program Launched by UAA’s Alaska SBDC
Alaska – August 6, 2024 – Alaska is breaking ground for Tribal economies statewide by launching the largest State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Program consortium in the nation…
Read MoreCall for Indigenous Artists
Artwork for US Indigenous Peoples Day As October 14th marks US Indigenous Peoples Day, Teck is currently preparing to acknowledge this important recognition day internally and externally. As part of…
Read MoreWashington state expands tribal solar initiatives with EPA Solar for All funding
The Washington State Department of Commerce (WSDOC) plans to launch a new tribal solar energy program funded by a $156 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar For All…
Read MoreOMWBE
The Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) is conducting a series of Government Contracting Listening Sessions throughout the state. We need community input—both knowledge and lived…
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