NAFOA is thrilled to announce the 2021 Fall Finance & Tribal Economies Conference to be held September 27-28, 2021 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio in San Antonio, TX. The conference will offer two full days of high-quality, educational breakout sessions, and general sessions focused on discussing important issues facing Indian Country. We can't wait to welcome everyone […]
Monday, September 27 at 11:00 am Central/12:00 pm Eastern American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association (AIANTA) - Planning Cultural Tourism Webinar Register In 2008, Akwesasne leaders built their “Sharing the Spirit” initiative, which eventually paved the way for the formalized Akwesasne Cultural Tourism Strategic Action Plan. Today, implementation of the plan has led to a […]
AIANTA Town Hall Forum - Tourism Marketing Initiatives for 2022 and Beyond 3:00 pm Eastern
2021 Rural LISC Annual Seminar Partnering for Investment in Rural America October 11-14 Memphis, TN The Rural LISC Seminar is back in 2021! Registration is now open for the 2021 Rural LISC Annual Seminar: Partnering for Investment in Rural America, proudly presented by U.S. Bank! This year we will bring the latest content and relevant […]
Aspen Institute is offering a webinar in conjunction with Rural LISC’s annual seminar, “Shared Prosperity: Building Power Toward an Equitable Rural Economy,” October 13, 2021, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM EDT, followed by peer-learning breakout sessions from 12:30 to 1:00 PM. Participants will hear stories of power and capacity building at the community level and take away lessons […]
VIRTUAL TRIBAL FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING CONFERENCE Presented by Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business, Department of Finance and School of Accounting Thursday, October 14, 2021 | 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Register Information
Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFAO) and Economic Development Administration (EDA) Webinar on American Rescue Plan Indigenous Communities Program October 14 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Eastern Register EDA Dear Tribal Leader Letter EDA's American Rescue Plan Indigenous Communities Program Previous EDA Indigenous Communities Webinar On October 14th, NAFOA will be hosting a webinar […]
October 15 at 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Eastern Register Grants Management encompasses the processes and administrative work that happens throughout the federal grant award lifecycle. This includes setting up for efficient and effective operation, self-monitoring and enforcement of compliance, procurement and financial accuracy, internal controls with policies and procedures, proper disbursement of funds, and […]
Virginia Community Capital will offer a webinar “Diversified Funding: Using Lending to Advance Your Mission,” October 18, 2021, 12:00-1:30 PM EDT. This session will be co-hosted by the Community Foundation for a greater Richmond and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. During this interactive workshop, learn about ways that nonprofits can use innovative financing for high-impact projects, […]
This inspiring, three-day event will engage public and private sector thought leaders in a dialogue with CDFIs about today's most pressing issues. Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) will host our annual Conference virtually — to bring you thought-provoking plenaries, informative breakout sessions, and time to connect with others in the CDFI industry — wherever you are. Our theme “Finance Justice. […]
Rural Women Everywhere is a two-day virtual event October 19 & 20, 2021, celebrating the voices, contributions, and leadership of women across the countryside. We’ll examine the ways rural and Native women are participating in the work of building more welcoming and inclusive communities. Click here to register.
Wednesday, October 20 at 2:30 pm Eastern Roundtable discussion on “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities” Learn More.
American Indian Tourism Conference We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Fort McDowell (Scottsdale), AZ October 25-28
2021 Virtual Building Native Communities: Financial Coaching for Families October 25-29, 2021 at 11am-4:15pm MT Register Please join Oweesta Corporation for their national Building Native Communities: Financial Coaching for Families training October 25-29, 2021, held virtually. This training is provided through the generosity of the Wells Fargo Foundation. Their coaching training will draw on fundamental Native […]
Join the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) and the Native American Financial Officers Association (NAFOA) and as they co-host the United States Department of Treasury (Treasury) for a series of webinars discussing the Tribal State Small Business Credit Initiative (Tribal SSBCI). Each of the four sessions will address different topics related to Tribal SSBCI, […]
REGISTER HERE Please register by Oct. 25, 12pm HST (6pm EST) to receive Zoom code. Oct 26, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM HST Speaker: Nicole Wipp of The Results Catalyst The key to generating revenue is having a specific and intentional plan to attract "right fit" clients and keep them moving through your sales pipeline. But […]
Virtual State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Grant Writing Workshop presented by the USET Office of Economic Development When? Thursday, October 28 at 8:30 am - 11:00 am Central/9:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Who should attend? USET member Tribal Nations staff: Tribal leaders, Economic Development staff, Grant Writers, Finance staff from communities that have […]
On September 30, 2021 the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a Dear Tribal Leader Letter announcing two Tribal consultations on risk management in the context of Tribal economic development. Risk management topics DOJ plans to discuss during these consultations include loss prevention, the resolution of tort claims, alternative dispute resolution, and protecting and managing Tribal […]
Nov 02, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM HST REGISTER HERE Please register by Oct. 29, 12pm HST (6pm EST) to receive Zoom code. Do you have a family business? Or are you considering adding family members to your business? Learn about best practices for family business owners, including: How to build trusting relationships Why succession […]
.................................................. Update 09/24: Dear Tribal Leaders and Friends: Some risks are worth taking. 2020 saw unprecedented changes at every level and we at REDW entered 2021 filled with hope and optimism that life and business would return to normal. With that belief as our driving force, we made the decision to host our […]