SBA | Office of Native American Affairs

The SBA Office of Native American Affairs facilitates full access to business growth and expansion tools for small businesses owned by Native Americans.

[Boots to Business @Boots2Business]

Are you a #VetBiz owner who wants to learn about:

-Accessing capital?
-Preparing for disasters?
- Becoming procurement ready?

Join @SBAgov and @GLCChamber for the Military Community Entrepreneurship Summit in Las Cruces, NM on Dec. 3.

RSVP here: https://t.co/6Vj0Iof51m

[The American Legion @AmericanLegion]

Happening TOMORROW: We're teaming w/ @SBAgov & others in Las Cruces, N.M., for SBA #Military Community #Entrepreneurship Summit. Free to #veterans, military & spouses & aimed at connecting veteran #entrepreneurs w/ local business experts.
Register: https://t.co/nyZoSGh9nE.

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

Join @SBA Administrator @SBAIsabel and @8thgen CEO Colleen Echohawk today at 1:30pm Pacific/4:30pm Eastern! Looking forward to a great discussion!

[Isabel Casillas Guzman @SBAIsabel]

Happy #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! Join me live on Instagram today at 4:30pm ET for a conversation with Colleen Echohawk, CEO of Eighth Generation. We'll discuss how she launched her business and tips for Native entrepreneurs.

Tune in here: https://t.co/pIZj3CCKJl

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

🗓️Get ready! This November, join our resource partner @TwoCdc for a series of informative webinars diving into @SBAgov and government contracting. Learn, engage, and enhance your knowledge! To register, visit: https://t.co/BALnteFRqt

[Isabel Casillas Guzman @SBAIsabel]

The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to increasing economic opportunities for tribal communities. Yesterday, @SbaNative Assistant Administrator Jackson Brossy and the SBA team met with leaders to discuss how @SBAgov can help Native-owned businesses start and grow.

[SBA @SBAgov]

Surety bonds help small businesses win contracts by providing the customer with a guarantee that the work will be completed.

Learn more about the SBA Surety Bond Guarantee Program: https://t.co/BXMLwKF6TD

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

📢Exciting news! We've extended the deadline for Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP) grant proposals. 🗓️You now have until August 15 to submit your innovative applications. Apply now! #Grants #Funding #ExtendedDeadline
View the NOFO and apply: https://t.co/rj2WDeVkaD

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

🚨Missed yesterday's info session? Don't worry! We will be hosting a second today on ONAA's Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP). Join us for another chance to dive in and get the info you need. 🗓️TODAY, July 26⏰3PM ET.
Register to attend: https://t.co/rRr8r8zw6A

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

🚨 Small business owners: Join SBA's Office of Native American Affairs for a webinar TOMORROW at 3pm ET to learn about the Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP) grant and how to apply. The application window closes 7/31!
📷 Register here: https://t.co/wjl2dOA27S

[Isabel Casillas Guzman @SBAIsabel]

Today, I joined @SenMarkey to announce @SBAgov's Green Lending Initiative, which aligns private capital with investments in America so that more mission-driven climate lenders can leverage the SBA federal loan guarantee programs to fund the small business clean energy transition.

[SBA @SBAgov]

Tribal One of the Coquille Tribe is making a difference!

Realizing local data and communications infrastructure was underdeveloped, Tribal One constructed a fiber network serving rural Oregon.

Learn how Tribal One is growing through the 8(a) program: https://t.co/ixTLJTE7CP

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

The Administration and SBA announce Tribal Consultations in accordance with the agency's updated Consultation Policy. The SBA will hold Consultations across the country and meet directly with Native leaders. More info:
https://t.co/or0EwS6jM1

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

It was an honor to meet with Chickasaw Nation @GovAnoatubby and Lt. Gov. Anoatubby in response to the recent devastating storms in Sulphur, Oklahoma. https://t.co/H3CzATHAoN

[Governor Bill Anoatubby @GovAnoatubby]

We appreciate the opportunity to engage in nation-to-nation consultation and share ways in which we can collaborate and bring resources to tribal business owners in our treaty territory.

[Governor Bill Anoatubby @GovAnoatubby]

It was an honor to meet with U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabel Guzman as she visited the Chickasaw Nation this week.

[Rural Development North Carolina @RDNorthCarolina]

❗️Stakeholder Announcement
USDA is accepting applications to increase homeownership for people in Tribal communities under the NCDFI Relending Demonstration Program.
Read more: https://t.co/5VP9Hq9RRy

[SBA | Office of Native American Affairs @SbaNative]

SBA's Office of Native Affairs and the Office of Int. Trade were honored to host Maori leaders from the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Agreement (IPETCA)!

[New Zealand Embassy @NZembassyUS]

We were honoured to host Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA) Co-Chairs Traci Houpapa, Pita Tipene and Tane Waetford in DC to promote Indigenous trade interests.

They met with Chief Mutáwi Mutáhash (Many Hearts) Lynn Malerba, the first female Chief of the Mohengan Tribe and US Treasurer, Hawai'i Senator Brian Scahtz, Senate Committee Indian Affairs, and Jackson Brossy, a Navajo man and Assistant Administration for the Office of Native American Affairs, SBA.
@brianschatz @jsbrossy

[Isabel Casillas Guzman @SBAIsabel]

.@POTUS' Investing in America agenda is delivering historic levels of support to Tribal businesses! @SBANative's Jackson Brossy & I met @GovAnoatubby & Chickasaw Nation #biz leaders to highlight resources & our commitment to strengthen ties between Tribes and the U.S. government.

[nativeSBA @NativeSba]

Elevate your business! Join our webinar on HUBZone/WOSB/VOSB certification with SBA expert Laura Maas. Unlock opportunities and grow!

📅 Date: June 20, 2024
🕒 Time: 3:00-3:30pm EST
🔗 Register now: https://t.co/y03Rk1X30U.

#NativeSBA #BusinessGrowth #HUBZone #WOSB #VOSB

[nativeSBA @NativeSba]

Dreaming of taking your business to new heights? Don't miss out on a game-changing opportunity! Discover the incredible benefits of obtaining SBA 8(a) certification with Dr. Donna Peebles!
Register here: https://t.co/tHikHrH32H.

#NativeSBA #SmallBusiness #8aCertification