We work with you to craft a plan that is customized to your experience and your business goals. We understand that your life and your business are intertwined and that your path is as unique as you. Your business vision and mission will match this.
The IDRS Acorn Project is committed to providing the best quality of training and technical assistance possible to our clients. This means we hire staff experienced in both small business ownership, as well as providing technical assistance to a wide range of small businesses.
The IDRS Acorn Project understands the importance of resource utilizations and collaborates with other agencies and partners within the community so we can accomplish more and complement the existing resources available in the community rather than duplicate them.
Welcome! We are an exciting new on line resource center for Native American entrepreneurs. Our comprehensive site is growing; we are always adding tools for you to become a stronger, more efficient business owner.
Mark serves as Acting Executive Director for IDRS. He has an exceptionally strong background in business and business law. He has specific skills and background in fiscal accounting and controls, personnel management, information systems, accounting software, costs and income projections and analysis, bidding government contracts, and marketing.
Lynn serves as IDRS’ Microenterprise Development Specialist. She has championed entrepreneurship for 14 years and over the past 4 years has specifically worked in Native communities across the country including her own tribe (Cherokee Nation) where she continues to provide contractual services to provide small business support services for the Tribes’ CDFI & Commerce division.
April serves as Office and Brand Manager for IDRS. April is a small business owner and has worked in Indian Country for over five years providing technical assistance in the areas of branding, graphic design, and marketing.
"We have no regrets! The coaching sessions were easy to set up and the team made me feel right at home."
"I love the workshops I attended. As a home-based business I like meeting people for networking and on line too...it helps with the odd hours I keep."
"Thank you for believing in me. My project was a blog and now I have the knowledge to make it into a business."
