?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.
Tribal Grant Writing – Virtual Training
Monday, March 25, 2024
Stand Out or Sit Down: How to Communicate the Value of Your Native Business to Customers
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Food Biz Basics
Thursday, April 4, 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.
Native Candy
We are a small, wholly Native – owned business dedicated to our traditional ways, living healthy and sharing that health in our community. We harvest wild foods direct from Mother…
Read MoreDaybreak Star Radio Network
INDIGINIZE THE AIRWAVES! Native American Music. First Nations Music. Indigenous Music. International Tribal Music. We support and honor all indigenous peoples and the art that binds us – music. Daybreak…
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.
Oregon State University levels $10M to support Northwest tribes in exploring industrial hemp
Oregon State University will leverage a $10 million grant through the Department of Agriculture to help tribes explore industrial hemp opportunities. The university’s five-year old Global Hemp Innovation Center (GHIC)…
Read MoreReservation Economic Summit 2024 draws record crowd
https://tribalbusinessnews.com/sections/economic-development/14648-unity-opportunity-record-crowd-gathers-at-2024-reservation-economic-summit
Read MoreOpportunity for Native Artist
The Green Transportation Program team at the Washington State University Energy Program is seeking qualifications from individual Native American artists or Native-owned firms to produce graphic art (logo) and, potentially,…
Read MoreNavajo Nation secures $88.7M in federal small business funding
The Navajo Nation is set to receive $88.7 million in funding through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) program. The initiative aims to boost small businesses on and off…
Read MoreNew Reporting Requirement in 2024: Learn How Small Businesses Will Be Impacted
Many companies are required to report information to FinCEN about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. FinCEN began accepting reports on January 1, 2024.
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