The CDFI Fund’s Native Initiatives are designed to overcome identified barriers to financial services in Native Communities. These initiatives seek to increase the access to credit, capital and financial services in Native Communities through the creation and expansion of CDFIs primarily serving Native Communities. Specifically, the Native Initiatives work to overcome these barriers through two
Native American Capital offers a wide array of services specifically tailored to client needs. We provide assistance to Indian tribes, tribal consortia, businesses seeking to partner with tribes or to locate facilities on or near reservations, and to investors interested in capitalizing businesses in Indian country. Native American Bank, N.A. (NAB) is a full-service bank
Since its founding on July 30, 1953, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has delivered millions of loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions and other forms of assistance to small businesses. SBA works with over 900 local partners to provide these services. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Native American Affairs, (NAVBIZ) in cooperation with
The mission of AICC North Carolina is “to promote the growth and success of existing and new American Indian-owned businesses in North Carolina to improve the economic well being of all American Indians employed by them”. The mission of AICC Texas (AICCT) is “the premier advocacy organization for entrepreneurial and educational development of American Indian
The mission of AICC California is “to provide opportunities for networking and support of American Indian business people in California. It is also to provide a mentor’s environment for those individuals beginning new endeavors and establish a vehicle for education, networking and growth opportunities.” The mission of AICC Arizona is “to provide opportunities for networking
The mission of the Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce (MAICC) is “to promote, advocate, and create economic prosperity on behalf of American Indian businesses, organizations, professionals, and tribal enterprises in a global market.” The mission of AICC Wisconsin is “to promote economic development in Wisconsin Indian Country through directed service delivery to American Indian
For nearly four decades, the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) has helped American Indian people prepare for, and respond to, the ever changing economic environment of this country. The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, led by American Indian business leaders and guided by its First Principles, provides high quality small
SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for nearly fifty years. Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and thanks to our network of 12,000+ volunteers, we are able
