• CA Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program

    This is webinar #4 to let you know about Round 5. To register, please click: ntv.bz/cacovid The Governor of the State of California has created a $2.5 billion grant program for California entrepreneurs.  The grant, the California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant program provides grants between $5,000 and $25,000.  Applications are Read more…

  • Teaching Native Youth How to Budget and Save for the Future

    To register, please click: ntv.bz/youth Throughout history, Native Americans have been known for their ability to manage resources. Gathering enough food in one season to ensure they had plenty for the next and taking only the resources that were needed so plenty remained for future use. Learning, understanding and practicing resource Read more…

  • Teaching Native Youth How to Generate Business Ideas

    To register, please click: ntv.bz/youth Teaching native youth skills for becoming financially independent is critical for the future of our tribal communities and future generations. Join Camille Koster, IDRS Youth Program Manager, for a webinar on how to help youth generate business ideas that will lead them toward financial independence and Read more…

  • Teaching Youth Financial Independence through Entrepreneurship

    To register, please click: ntv.bz/juneyouth Teaching native youth skills for becoming financially independent is critical for the future of our tribal communities and future generations. Join Camille Koster, IDRS Youth Program Manager, for a webinar on how to help youth learn to price their small business product or service and create Read more…

  • Side Hustle Selling Online (Youth Entrepreneurship Series)

    How to help youth earn income and start a business with an online store Part of the Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series To register, please click: ntv.bz/augustyouth Ecommerce is already over 20% of all retails sales in the US.  In the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has Read more…

  • Hoopa Small Business Planning Workshop

    College of the Redwoods 29 Orchard Road, Hoopa, CA, United States

    Do you have a business idea that you need a plan so that you can launch or grow your business? Have you been wondering where to start? If so, join the IDRS Acorn Project for a workshop all about getting your planning right. Participants will be working with the CO.STARTERS Read more…

    Free
  • Fallon Small Business Informational Workshop

    Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Council Chambers 565 Rio Vista Drive, Fallon, NV, United States

    Have you wondered what resources are out there to start and grow your small business?  Maybe you have heard about the IDRS Acorn Project but are not sure what they do.  Please join us on December 5th as we discuss a wide range of opportunities for small business owners and Read more…

    Free
  • Entrepreneur Success Story: Heather Gomez

    Join the IDRS Acorn Project as we celebrate Heather Gomez and her work as an Airbnb entrepreneur. Come learn about her work to develop a successful Airbnb business including the planning process in which she considered purchasing property, how she found her partner that helped her set up the business, Read more…

  • Washoe Small Business Informational Workshop

    Washoe Native TANF (Gardnerville) 1248 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV, United States

    Have you wondered what resources are out there to start and grow your small business?  Maybe you have heard about the IDRS Acorn Project but are not sure what they do.  Please join us on December 6th as we discuss a wide range of opportunities for small business owners and Read more…

    Free
  • Walker River Small Business Informational Workshop

    Walker River Tribal Conference Room 1022 Hospital Road, Schurz

    Have you wondered what resources are out there to start and grow your small business?  Maybe you have heard about the IDRS Acorn Project but are not sure what they do.  Please join us on December 7th as we discuss a wide range of opportunities for small business owners and Read more…

    Free
  • Yerington Small Business Informational Workshop

    YPT Community Center 171 Campbell Lane, Yerington, NV, United States

    Have you wondered what resources are out there to start and grow your small business?  Maybe you have heard about the IDRS Acorn Project but are not sure what they do.  Please join us on December 7th as we discuss a wide range of opportunities for small business owners and Read more…

    Free
  • Pyramid Lake Small Business Informational Workshop

    Wadsworth Community Building 551 8th Street, Wadsworth, NV, United States

    Have you wondered what resources are out there to start and grow your small business?  Maybe you have heard about the IDRS Acorn Project but are not sure what they do.  Please join us on December 7th as we discuss a wide range of opportunities for small business owners and Read more…

    Free
  • Reno-Sparks CO.STARTERS Bootcamp

    Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada 10 State Street, Reno, United States

    Calling all Native entrepreneurs (or those that want to be!) We are launching a two-day, in-person bootcamp to help you develop a viable business model, refine it, and then create and market the business. We'll dive into getting customers, financial modeling, and setting goals within your business. After the four Read more…

    Free
  • Pyramid Lake CO.STARTERS Bootcamp

    Wadsworth Community Building 551 8th Street, Wadsworth, NV, United States

    Calling all Native entrepreneurs (or those that want to be!) We are launching a two-day, in-person bootcamp to help you develop a viable business model, refine it, and then create and market the business. We'll dive into getting customers, financial modeling, and setting goals within your business. After the four Read more…

    Free
  • Bishop TERO CO.STARTERS Bootcamp

    Wanaaha Casino 2742 N. Sierra Hwy, Bishop, CA, United States

    Calling all Native entrepreneurs (or those that want to be!) We are launching a two-day, in-person bootcamp to help you develop a viable business model, refine it, and then create and market the business. We'll dive into getting customers, financial modeling, and setting goals within your business. After the four Read more…

    Free
  • Shawnee Pathways for Native Businesses

    Gordon Cooper Tech Center 1 John C Bruton, Shawnee, OK, United States

    Come learn what it takes to build a small business in a collaborative process with Native entrepreneurs just like yourself. We’ll be building a mock CO.STARTERS Canvas so you’re prepared when you’re ready to launch your business. Giveaways, prizes, snacks and more with attendance! The Shawnee Pathways for Native Businesses Read more…

    Free
  • Shawnee Native Launchpad

    Shawnee Native Launchpad

    Gordon Cooper Tech Center 1 John C Bruton, Shawnee, OK, United States

    Calling all Native entrepreneurs (or those that want to be!) We are launching a two-day, in-person program to help you develop a viable business model, refine it, and then create and market the business. We'll dive into getting customers, financial modeling, and setting goals within your business. After the two Read more…

    Free
  • Dulce Journey Into Business

    Dulce Community Center 21 Crosstown Dr., Dulce, NM, United States

    Come learn what it takes to build a small business in a collaborative process with Native entrepreneurs just like yourself. We’ll be building a mock CO.STARTERS Canvas so you’re prepared when you’re ready to launch your business. This isn't just for newbies.  If you want to launch a new product Read more…

    Free
  • Shawnee Native Launchpad 2025

    Gordon Cooper Tech Center 1 John C Bruton, Shawnee, OK, United States

    Calling all Native entrepreneurs (or those that want to be!)  IDRS is back in Shawnee with another Native Launchpad! We are launching a two-day, in-person program to help you develop a viable business model, refine it, and then create and market the business. We'll dive into getting customers, financial modeling, Read more…

    Free
  • FPST Native Launchpad 2025

    Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Council Chambers 565 Rio Vista Drive, Fallon, NV, United States

    Calling all Native entrepreneurs (or those that want to be!)  IDRS is coming the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe with a Native Launchpad! We are launching a three part, hybrid (both in-person and online) program to help you develop a viable business model, refine it, and then create and market the Read more…

    Free
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