Native Business Center

‼REMINDER‼

Ready to take your business to the next level? The first step is registering in Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)!
🔹 Discover bid opportunities
🔹 Sign up for email notifications

Why certify?
✅ Be visible to prime and general contractors
✅ Gain access to valuable government contracts
✅ Network with contractors and government agencies

Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities! Register today and start growing your business!
https://omwbe.wa.gov/certification/fees

📣 2024 Sound Transit Contracting Expo: Partnering for Progress 🚆

Join Sound Transit’s 3rd Annual Contracting Expo on October 17, 2024! This virtual conference is designed for consultants, contractors, vendors, and service providers who are ready to partner and do business with Sound Transit.

🗓 Date: October 17, 2024
🕗 Time: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. PDT

This event will provide valuable insights into upcoming contract opportunities and highlight Sound Transit’s values, strategies, and future plans. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and collaborate!
Learn more here: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/trainings/

Washington BizFair‼️

The Washington BizFair is coming! Will we see you there?

BizFair is the longest running all government and nonprofit-run small business fair in the state.

It’s FREE and open to everyone.
• September 14, Spokane
• September 21, Puyallup
• October 5, en Pasco, en Español

Learn more at https://www.bizfair.wa.gov/.

🌟 Calling all Native-owned small businesses! 🌟
🚀 FREE Technical Assistance is here for YOU! 🚀

Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting your journey, we've got your back. Our team is dedicated to supporting Native-owned businesses with top-notch technical expertise.

Request Assistance on our website to receive FREE consultation. Together, let's build a stronger future for Native entrepreneurs!
https://nativebusinesscenter.com/

Have you registered for the upcoming Washington Procurement Connect event on Oct. 8? A lot of exciting workshops planned for businesses and procurement professionals, including:
• Time management strategies for entrepreneurs 🕑
• How to form powerful alliances for government contract bids 🤝
• Reducing environmental impact in the procurement process ♻️
• Strategies for navigating situations with difficult customers and vendors 🙂

Registration is free and open to Washington small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses and procurement professionals.

Learn more here: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/camp-crier/

Native Business Canvas, powered by Sister Sky Inc. 🚀

This NEW and INNOVATIVE tool is a culturally relevant adaptation of a proven business framework used by leading national corporations like Nestlé and PepsiCo. The Native Business Canvas breaks down business planning into nine core concepts, offering a structured yet flexible approach suitable for any business at any stage.

Learn more at: www.nativebusinesscanvas.com 👈

NOTICE‼ If you have sent in a request, please check your "junk" folder for a response, thank you!

Native Business Center Spotlight Wednesday!
Every Wednesday, we take a moment to shine a light on the incredible journeys and unique offerings of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Whether you're creating beautiful handcrafted goods, providing vital services, or innovating in your own special way, we believe your story deserves to be celebrated.
We're also excited to share the Native Business Center with you—a supportive space where you can find resources like small business coaching, funding opportunities, and access to the Native American Business directory.

If you're interested in being featured or know of a business that should be highlighted, simply tag them below and/or fill out a Request Assistance form here: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/

‼REMINDER‼
Call for Indigenous Peoples Day Artwork

As October 14th marks US Indigenous Peoples Day, Teck is preparing to acknowledge this important day both internally and externally. We are looking to commission artwork designs that highlight the significance of this day.

To learn more and how to apply visit: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/camp-crier/.

Don't miss out on this free Train the Trainer webinar!

Train the Trainer Webinars Our Train the Trainer webinars are designed for any organization or individual who works with tribal communities on small business development. The Empowerment Workshop curriculum provides culturally relevant business resources for Native business people. Course Description. This 90 minute...

Upcoming Presentation: You Need to Pay Family Members & Other Wage and Hour Tips for Small Business Owners

Join SIMBA on September 17th from 5:30-7:00pm for an informative presentation brought to you in partnership with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). SIMBA’s Executive Director, Robin Haynes, will dive into key topics every small business owner needs to know, including employing family members and hiring minors.
https://nativebusinesscenter.com/trainings/

Why Attend?
This is a valuable opportunity to enhance your business knowledge and operations. Don't miss out!

📅 Date: September 17th
🕠 Time: 5:30-7:00pm
👩‍🏫 Presented by: Robin Haynes, SIMBA Executive Director

Workshop Alert: Developing an Accident Prevention Program with David Jeary

Join SIMBA on September 10th from 6:00-7:00pm for an insightful workshop led by David Jeary from the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I). Learn how to make your required Accident Prevention Program (APP) as effective as possible!
https://nativebusinesscenter.com/trainings/.

🛡️ Did you know? Having an APP is mandatory for all businesses in Washington. Don't miss this opportunity to ensure your business is compliant and safe!

📅 Save the Date: September 10th
🕕 Time: 6:00-7:00pm
👨‍🏫 Led by: David Jeary, L&I

Check it out! Another awesome training tool designed and developed by Sister Sky INC!!!

Native Business Canvas, powered by Sister Sky Inc. 🚀

This NEW and INNOVATIVE tool is a culturally relevant adaptation of a proven business framework used by leading national corporations like Nestlé and PepsiCo. The Native Business Canvas breaks down business planning into nine core concepts, offering a structured yet flexible approach suitable for any business at any stage. Here’s how it can help you:

✅ Build Confidence: Develop a comprehensive understanding of your business model and strategy. With a well-defined plan, you’ll approach challenges with increased confidence.
✅ Plan Strategically: Navigate through nine essential concepts that cover everything from customers to marketing. This structured approach ensures no crucial element is overlooked and grows with your ideas.
✅ Flexible and Adaptable: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine an established business, the Native Business Canvas adapts to your unique needs and stage of development.
✅ Built From Expertise: Our tool was built on the foundation of 25+ years of actual entrepreneurial experience who bring insights from both traditional business practices and the nuances of Native American entrepreneurship.

🌟 Why is This Curriculum Essential?
Empowers the Entrepreneur: A clear and actionable plan enhances your ability to tackle obstacles and seize opportunities with confidence.
Proven Framework: Benefit from a tool trusted by top corporations, now customized to meet the specific needs of Native American entrepreneurs.
Evidence Based and Data Driven: Written by an experienced Native American teacher who brings expertise of pedagogy and methodology.

Learn more at: www.nativebusinesscanvas.com 👈

Native Business Center Spotlight Wednesday!
Every Wednesday, we take a moment to shine a light on the incredible journeys and unique offerings of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Whether you're creating beautiful handcrafted goods, providing vital services, or innovating in your own special way, we believe your story deserves to be celebrated.
We're also excited to share the Native Business Center with you—a supportive space where you can find resources like small business coaching, funding opportunities, and access to the Native American Business directory.

If you're interested in being featured or know of a business that should be highlighted, simply tag them below and/or fill out a Request Assistance form here: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/

Spotlight Wednesday!

Kenneth Cameron Promo is a full-service promotional product brokerage, delivering tailored solutions across diverse industries, with a strong focus on Real Estate, Retail, Hospitality, and Craft Beverage sectors. Their mission goes beyond providing high-quality products at competitive prices—they are committed to maximizing clients' return on investment and enhancing brand recognition through strategic distribution plans. With access to over 30,000,000 items from more than 1,000,000 US-based suppliers, Kenneth Cameron Promo prides itself on outpricing 99% of competitors, 100% of the time.

https://nativebusinesscenter.com/native-business-spotlight/

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 with 125 of Alaska’s federally recognized tribes. Dedicated to Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI), the program will deploy over $83 million in SSBCI funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury to drive private sector investments into rural and Alaska Native-owned businesses across the state.

Read more: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/camp-crier/new-tribal-ssbci-business-program-launched-by-uaas-alaska-sbdc/

New 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 with 125 of Alaska’s federally recognized tribes. Dedicated to Socially and Economically...

www.nativebusinesscanvas.com

Native Business Canvas, powered by Sister Sky Inc. 🚀

This NEW and INNOVATIVE tool is a culturally relevant adaptation of a proven business framework used by leading national corporations like Nestlé and PepsiCo. The Native Business Canvas breaks down business planning into nine core concepts, offering a structured yet flexible approach suitable for any business at any stage. Here’s how it can help you:

✅ Build Confidence: Develop a comprehensive understanding of your business model and strategy. With a well-defined plan, you’ll approach challenges with increased confidence.
✅ Plan Strategically: Navigate through nine essential concepts that cover everything from customers to marketing. This structured approach ensures no crucial element is overlooked and grows with your ideas.
✅ Flexible and Adaptable: Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine an established business, the Native Business Canvas adapts to your unique needs and stage of development.
✅ Built From Expertise: Our tool was built on the foundation of 25+ years of actual entrepreneurial experience who bring insights from both traditional business practices and the nuances of Native American entrepreneurship.

🌟 Why is This Curriculum Essential?
Empowers the Entrepreneur: A clear and actionable plan enhances your ability to tackle obstacles and seize opportunities with confidence.
Proven Framework: Benefit from a tool trusted by top corporations, now customized to meet the specific needs of Native American entrepreneurs.
Evidence Based and Data Driven: Written by an experienced Native American teacher who brings expertise of pedagogy and methodology.

Learn more at: www.nativebusinesscanvas.com 👈

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund in collaboration with Sister Sky INC, will debut a NEW and INNOVATIVE small business training tool, culturally customized for native-owned small business. 🙌

Register for this Sister Sky Inc. and Nimiipuu Community Development Fund sponsored training event below. 👇

DEBUT of the Native Business Canvas Training at Nimiipuu Community Development Fund's Nation Building Conference, a collaboration with Sister Sky INC.

This is a In-Kind training that will be fun, engaging and boost your confidence as an entrepreneur. Spots are still available. Register today!

LINK: https://nimiipuufund.org/nation-building-conference/

Small business technical assistance and training unique for native-owned companies.

NativeSBA, powered by Sister Sky Inc., the leading training and technical assistance provider of a culturally customized small business curriculum.
Read testimony below ❤️

🌟 A Heartfelt Testimony of Gratitude 🌟

“It makes me emotional, even to this day, how grateful I am for establishments such as WESST, Inc., Sister Sky, Inc., and ONAA. We are the first generation to have this type of respect, encouragement, and support to open a small business. I always think to myself, ‘I wonder where my grandmother would be if she had these types of opportunities?’” - Satisfied Empowerment Workshop Participant .

This journey is not just for us; it's for the generations before us who dreamed of this moment. Thank you to all the organizations that empower us to chase our dreams and build our futures.

https://nativesba.sisterskyinc.com/

Join Washington APEX in exploring the Washington State contracting process leading to a contract award August 14, 2024.

Steps Leading to a WASHINGTON STATE Contract Join us in exploring the Washington State contracting process leading to a contract award. There are multiple steps to complete, in order to compete and be awarded a Washington State contract. You will learn: Each required step to compete for Washington State contract Efficiency Tips and Tricks Ho

The City of Seattle Government has partnered with OpenGov and is excited to announce our transition to a fully automated web-based procurement system on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. To receive bid notifications and respond to future opportunities, you should register with OpenGov and subscribe to the City of Seattle’s page.

City of Seattle's New Procurement System Coming Aug. 12 - Washington APEX Accelerator, formerly Washington PTAC The City of Seattle is transitioning to a fully automated web-based procurement system on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Register to receive bid notifications and

🎨 Call for Indigenous Peoples Day Artwork! 🎨

As October 14th marks US Indigenous Peoples Day, Teck is preparing to acknowledge this important day both internally and externally. We are looking to commission artwork designs that highlight the significance of this day.

To learn more and how to apply visit: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/camp-crier/.

✨SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY✨

Introducing Savannah Berlyn Photo & Design, LLC, where photography and graphic design come to life! 📸✨
Specializing in:
• Portrait Photography
• Event Photography
• Professional Business Portraits

Savannah is passionate about working closely with tribal programs and small businesses, offering a range of services including brochures, logos, and promotional materials to elevate brands and messages.

She has just opened Focus & Framed, a portrait studio and art gallery! Her goal is to document and celebrate the community's stories and culture through her work. Every photo tells a unique story, and she is dedicated to capturing the essence of our vibrant community. Join Savannah on this journey to highlight and cherish the beauty of shared experiences.

https://nativebusinesscenter.com/native-business-spotlight/
www.savannahberlyn.com

Native Business Center Spotlight Wednesday!

Every Wednesday, we take a moment to shine a light on the incredible journeys and unique offerings of Indigenous entrepreneurs.

Whether you're creating beautiful handcrafted goods, providing vital services, or innovating in your own special way, we believe your story deserves to be celebrated.
We're also excited to share the Native Business Center with you—a supportive space where you can find resources like small business coaching, funding opportunities, and access to the Native American Business directory.

If you're interested in being featured or know of a business that should be highlighted, simply tag them below and/or fill out a Request Assistance form here: https://nativebusinesscenter.com/

‼CALL FOR NOMINATIONS‼

The Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) is thrilled to announce the call for nominations for the 2024 National Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Awards!

Do you know a trailblazing minority business enterprise that deserves recognition? Now’s your chance to spotlight their incredible achievements!

Nominate today and help us celebrate outstanding minority business excellence!
https://www.mbda.gov/

✨SPOTLIGHT WEDNESDAY✨

Melo Power Wash - Olympia's Premier Cleaning Service!

Transform your home exteriors and outdoor spaces with our top-notch services. From pressure washing and window cleaning to roof cleaning to even hanging Christmas lights, we handle the tedious and risky tasks so you can enjoy a pristine home!

📍 Located in Olympia, WA
melopowerwash.com

https://nativebusinesscenter.com/native-business-spotlight/

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Commerce received a capital appropriation to create a new Home Repair Grant Program, and we need input on the program design and accessibility. We have a Request for Information open through Friday, July 19 for the public to share feedback.

This program will provide grants for residential repair and improvement projects for eligible homeowners that address health, safety, and durability issues in rural areas of the state.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WfnBA0

Native Business Center, a NATIVE-led nonprofit, is an advocate for ALL Washington State Tribes.
Looking for a native-led organization that truly knows and is connected to Indian County…contact our team at Native Business Center.
www.nativebusinesscenter.com

Ready to take your business to the next level? The first step is registering in Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)!

🔹 Discover bid opportunities
🔹 Sign up for email notifications

Why certify?

✅ Be visible to prime and general contractors
✅ Gain access to valuable government contracts
✅ Network with contractors and government agencies

Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities! Register today and start growing your business!
https://omwbe.wa.gov/certification/fees

King County Executive’s Small Business Awards - EVENT

The King County Executive’s Office is coordinating the 10th annual King County Executive’s Small Business Awards. They are actively seeking partnerships to help promote the program and encourage nominations from all areas of the county. They are encouraging businesses to apply and promote this opportunity.

WHO SHOULD APPLY:
➡Businesses located in King County, with 50 or fewer employees, and that have been in operation for at least 3 years.
➡For-profit entities only (nonprofits are ineligible)

Read more about this opportunity here: https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/executive-services/about-king-county/business-operations/small-business-awards.

Spotlight Wednesday!

Lakefront Boats & Bites is your go-to spot for summer fun at Deep Lake, Millersylvania State Park, WA! Family-owned, we offer boat rentals and tasty bites right on the water's edge. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Show your Tribal enrollment card for a 10% discount!
https://nativebusinesscenter.com/native-business-spotlight/