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SUMMARY:How to Start a Side Hustle (Reno Sparks)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a small business but figured it would take too much time or be too risky?  Are you worried that starting a business costs too much money?  We have a suggestion for you.  How about taking some of your skills or your hobby and turning it into an income generating operation to earn a little extra spending money? \nThe IDRS Acorn Project presents a one-day training on how to start a Side Hustle.  A Side Hustle is a job or business that brings in extra money beyond one’s main time requirement whether that be a job\, being in school\, or even being a stay-at-home parent.  How to Start a Side Hustle teaches how to set up a new income stream with your existing talents\, skills\, and capital. \nHow to Start a Side Hustle not only teaches the basic skills of becoming an entrepreneur\, but it also teaches basic business and goal setting skills that will also assist you in your roles as students and employees. Each participant who completes the Side Hustle program will walk away with a workbook that includes all the processes taught during this program that will result in a completed business plan that can be launched shortly after the in-person classroom time. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Reno Sparks Indian Colony\, will present How to Start a Side Hustle in the evenings on Wednesday\, October 19th and Thursday\, October 20th\,. 2022 from 5:30 to 8 pm.  Registration is open to all Reno Sparks community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nThe workshop will be located at the Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center at 1715 Kuenzli Street in Reno. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Michael Ondelacy\, Director of Commercial Property Management\, at 775-785-1363 ext. 5405 or at mondelacy@rsic.org.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored in part by the Reno Sparks Indian Colony\, the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, the Bank of American Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Reno-Sparks Tribal Health Center\, 1715 Kuenzli Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Side Hustle (Fallon)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a small business but figured it would take too much time or be too risky?  Are you worried that starting a business costs too much money?  We have a suggestion for you.  How about taking some of your skills or your hobby and turning it into an income generating operation to earn a little extra spending money? \nThe IDRS Acorn Project presents a one-day training on how to start a Side Hustle.  A Side Hustle is a job or business that brings in extra money beyond one’s main time requirement whether that be a job\, being in school\, or even being a stay-at-home parent.  How to Start a Side Hustle teaches how to set up a new income stream with your existing talents\, skills\, and capital. \nHow to Start a Side Hustle not only teaches the basic skills of becoming an entrepreneur\, but it also teaches basic business and goal setting skills that will also assist you in your roles as students and employees. Each participant who completes the Side Hustle program will walk away with a workbook that includes all the processes taught during this program that will result in a completed business plan that can be launched shortly after the in-person classroom time. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe\, will present How to Start a Side Hustle on Tuesday\, October 18th. 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Registration is open to all Fallon community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nThe workshop will be located at the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Council Chambers at 565 Rio Vista Drive in Fallon. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Melanie McFalls\, Tax & TERO Administrator\, at 775-423-6075 or at taxdirector@fpst.org.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored in part by the Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe\, the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, the Bank of American Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-fallon/
LOCATION:Fallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe Council Chambers\, 565 Rio Vista Drive\, Fallon\, NV\, 89406\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221017T090000
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Side Hustle (Walker River)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a small business but figured it would take too much time or be too risky?  Are you worried that starting a business costs too much money?  We have a suggestion for you.  How about taking some of your skills or your hobby and turning it into an income generating operation to earn a little extra spending money? \nThe IDRS Acorn Project presents a one-day training on how to start a Side Hustle.  A Side Hustle is a job or business that brings in extra money beyond one’s main time requirement whether that be a job\, being in school\, or even being a stay-at-home parent.  How to Start a Side Hustle teaches how to set up a new income stream with your existing talents\, skills\, and capital. \nHow to Start a Side Hustle not only teaches the basic skills of becoming an entrepreneur\, but it also teaches basic business and goal setting skills that will also assist you in your roles as students and employees. Each participant who completes the Side Hustle program will walk away with a workbook that includes all the processes taught during this program that will result in a completed business plan that can be launched shortly after the in-person classroom time. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Walker River Paiute Tribe’s TERO Department\, will present How to Start a Side Hustle on Monday\, October 17th. 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Registration is open to all Walker River community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nThe workshop will be located at the Schurz Community Center on Hospital Lane in Schurz\, Nevada. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Sarah Lamkin\, TERO Director\, at 775-773-2478 or at tero@wprt.org.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored in part by the Walker River Paiute Tribe\, the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, the Bank of American Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-walker-river/
LOCATION:Schurz Community Center\, Hospital Lane\, Schurz\, NV\, 89427\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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SUMMARY:Financial Skills for Native Communities (OVIWC)
DESCRIPTION:Whether you want to start a business\, get a loan to expand a business\, buy a car\, or pay off debt\, knowing how to manage your money and credit is the first step to gaining control over\nyour financial future. Building Native Communities is a financial literacy program developed by First Nations Oweesta. Through this program you will learn to make informed financial decisions for yourself\, your family\, and community while maintaining traditional values. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission\, will present Financial Skills for Native Communities on Sunday\, October 16th. 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nThe workshop will be located at the Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center on 2300 W. Line Street in Bishop\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Kyndall Noah\, Communication Specialist\, at 760-873-3300 or at kyndall@oviwc.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission\, USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/financial-skills-for-native-communities-oviwc/
LOCATION:Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshoe Cultural Center\, 2300 W. Line Street\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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DTSTAMP:20221005T091812Z
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SUMMARY:How to Start a Side Hustle (OVIWC)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a small business but figured it would take too much time or be too risky?  Are you worried that starting a business costs too much money?  We have a suggestion for you.  How about taking some of your skills or your hobby and turning it into an income generating operation to earn a little extra spending money? \nThe IDRS Acorn Project presents a one-day training on how to start a Side Hustle.  A Side Hustle is a job or business that brings in extra money beyond one’s main time requirement whether that be a job\, being in school\, or even being a stay-at-home parent.  How to Start a Side Hustle teaches how to set up a new income stream with your existing talents\, skills\, and capital. \nHow to Start a Side Hustle not only teaches the basic skills of becoming an entrepreneur\, but it also teaches basic business and goal setting skills that will also assist you in your roles as students and employees. Each participant who completes the Side Hustle program will walk away with a workbook that includes all the processes taught during this program that will result in a completed business plan that can be launched shortly after the in-person classroom time. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission\, will present How to Start a Side Hustle on Saturday October 15th. 2022 from 9 am to 4 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nThe workshop will be located at the Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center on 2300 W. Line Street in Bishop\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Kyndall Noah\, Communication Specialist\, at 760-873-3300 or at kyndall@oviwc.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission\, USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-oviwc/
LOCATION:Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshoe Cultural Center\, 2300 W. Line Street\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221006T190000
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SUMMARY:Protecting Yourself Online
DESCRIPTION:How to reduce the chance that you or your business will be a victim of online fraud and identity theft \nCANCELLED\nEspecially in these tough economic times\, offers that you can money are especially attractive.  Can I really make money from home?  Is that offer too good to be true? Whether young or old\, rich or poor\, you and your business are susceptible to online fraud and identity theft.  New scams are created everyday that try to part you from your money.  However\, you can take common sense steps to protect yourself and know whether what you’re clicking on is legitimately good or good for nothin’. \nIn this short workshop\, Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project\, will discuss the experiences that he has had with online fraud and what he has learned on how to protect yourself.  He encourages attendees to bring their own stories so we can have a robust discussion and learn together.  In the workshop\, Mark will be discussing: \n\nWhy we are at risk of being taken advantage of?\nWhat are some of the most popular scams out there?\nHow to protect your credit?\nWhat to look for when searching the web?\nHow to make sure your business isn’t taken advantage of\n\nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Owens Valley Career Development Center (OVCDC)\, will present Protecting Yourself Online on Thursday\, October 6th from 5:30 to 7 pm.  The workshop will be located at the OVCDC Computer Lab at 2574 Diaz Lane in Bishop.  Registration is open to all community members in Owens Valley and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Gina Jones\, Director of Career Education Program at 760-873-6547 ext. 242 or at gjones@ovcdc.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nAbout your presenter: \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services. He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service. Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Owens Valley Career Development Center\, USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/protecting-yourself-online/
LOCATION:OVCDC Computer Lab\, 2574 Diaz Lane\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221005T150000
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SUMMARY:Exhibiting Your Art: How to Approach Galleries\, Museums\, and Cultural Centers
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nDoing new stuff is scary.  Trying to break in to the art world when there are so many great  artists is hard.  Even though you have been producing art that everybody loves\, you’re not sure if it’s right for a museum.  Would a gallery take a chance on me? \nMelissa Melero a fine artist specializing in mixed media has not only been exhibiting at galleries and museums in Nevada\, California and throughout the US\, but she has been curating exhibits of Native artists in the Great Basin region for the last decade.  She has the tips and tricks that will help you not only be prepared when you are ready to exhibit but also how to know where’s best for you and how to approach that best place.  In this workshop you will learn how to: \n\nFind the right space for your art\nNetwork in the community to find a way in\nPrepare and safely ship your artwork to the museum or gallery for exhibition\nPrice your work to increase the likelihood it sells\nAnd the do’s and don’ts of the whole exhibition experience\n\n\n\n\nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with Great Basin Native Artists\, and the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center\, will present Exhibiting Your Art: How to Approach Galleries\, Museums\, and Cultural Centers on Wednesday\, October 5th\, 2022 from 10 am to 3 pm.  The workshop will be located at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center at 2300 W. Line Street in Bishop.  Registration is open to all community members in Owens Valley and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Tara Frank at the Cultural Center at 760-873-8844 or tara.frank@bishoppaiute.org.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nAbout your presenter: \nMelissa Melero-Moose was born in San Francisco\, CA in 1974 and spent most of her childhood living in Reno\, Nevada. She is a Northern Paiute enrolled with the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe with ties to Fort Bidwell Paiute\, California. Melissa holds a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts\, Santa Fe\, NM and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Fine Arts from Portland State University\, Portland\, OR. \nHer works are a part of the permanent collections of the Autry Museum\, Los Angeles\, CA; IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts\, Santa Fe\, NM; Lilley Museum\, University of Nevada; Nevada Museum of Art\, Reno\, NV and School for Advanced Research (IARC)\, Santa Fe\, NM. \nShe is currently exhibiting regionally and nationally as an individual artist and with the GBNA art collective. Her influences are imagery found in the Great Basin landscape\, petroglyphs\, beadwork\, and basketry from the Indigenous tribes of Nevada and California. \nMelissa currently lives with her family in Hungry Valley\, Nevada working as a professional artist\, contributing writer for First American Art Magazine and founder/independent curator of the Great Basin Native Artists (GBNA). \nFor more information about Melissa\, please visit her website at www.melissamelero.com \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Bishop Paiute Tribe\, Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center\, Great Basin Native Artists\, USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/exhibiting-your-art-how-to-approach-galleries-museums-and-cultural-centers/
LOCATION:Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshoe Cultural Center\, 2300 W. Line Street\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221004T150000
DTSTAMP:20221004T032408Z
CREATED:20220521T140335Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for an Art Market: From the Pow Wow Booth to Indian Market
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED\nThe art market has changed.  No longer do galleries hold all of the keys to success in the art world.  Opportunities for artists to share and sell their work have exploded.  And nowhere is this more evident that the popular of art markets. \nMelissa Melero is a seasoned artist who has many years of selling at local markets\, pow wows\, museum exhibitions even at the prestigious Santa Fe Indian Art Market.  Melissa will share everything she has learned over the years to help you learn how to make art markets a worthwhile investment in your time\, energy\, and money.  In this workshop you will learn how to: \n\nPromote yourself before the event\nSet up your booth \nShowcase your products\nCreate special offers to attract\nAnd so much more!\n\n\n\n\nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with Great Basin Native Artists\, and the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center\, will present Preparing for an Art Market: From the Pow Wow Booth to Indian Market on Tuesday\, October 4th\, 2022 from 10 am to 3 pm.  The workshop will be located at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center at 2300 W. Line Street in Bishop.  Registration is open to all community members in Owens Valley and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Tara Frank at the Cultural Center at 760-873-8844 or tara.frank@bishoppaiute.org.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nAbout your presenter: \nMelissa Melero-Moose was born in San Francisco\, CA in 1974 and spent most of her childhood living in Reno\, Nevada. She is a Northern Paiute enrolled with the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe with ties to Fort Bidwell Paiute\, California. Melissa holds a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts\, Santa Fe\, NM and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Fine Arts from Portland State University\, Portland\, OR. \nHer works are a part of the permanent collections of the Autry Museum\, Los Angeles\, CA; IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts\, Santa Fe\, NM; Lilley Museum\, University of Nevada; Nevada Museum of Art\, Reno\, NV and School for Advanced Research (IARC)\, Santa Fe\, NM. \nShe is currently exhibiting regionally and nationally as an individual artist and with the GBNA art collective. Her influences are imagery found in the Great Basin landscape\, petroglyphs\, beadwork\, and basketry from the Indigenous tribes of Nevada and California. \nMelissa currently lives with her family in Hungry Valley\, Nevada working as a professional artist\, contributing writer for First American Art Magazine and founder/independent curator of the Great Basin Native Artists (GBNA). \nFor more information about Melissa\, please visit her website at www.melissamelero.com \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Bishop Paiute Tribe\, Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center\, Great Basin Native Artists\, USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Small Business Administration\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/preparing-for-an-art-market-from-the-pow-wow-booth-to-indian-market/
LOCATION:Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshoe Cultural Center\, 2300 W. Line Street\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220714T180000
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SUMMARY:Business Ideas That Cost Less Than $100 to Start (Bishop)
DESCRIPTION:Rural areas are often the best place to become an entrepreneur. Let us show you how to use Career Vision to identify needs only you can fill. During this workshop\, those living in rural spaces will have tools to begin looking at where they live as an opportunity for side hustles and business opportunities in a whole new way. \n\nLearn to use data from current business owners to develop a side hustle.\nFind examples of rural business and side gig ideas in over 15 different interest areas.\nGet tools to turn their interests\, passions\, and hobbies into work they get paid to do.\n\nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Owens Valley Career Development Center (OVCDC)\, will present Business Ideas That Cost Less Than $100 To Start on July 14th from 6 to 8 pm.  The workshop will be located at the OVCDC Computer Lab at 2574 Diaz Lane in Bishop.  Registration is open to all community members in Owens Valley and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Gina Jones\, Director of Career Education Program at 760-873-6547 ext. 242 or at gjones@ovcdc.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nAbout your presenter: \nJamie Beck\, M.S.\, is a former CSU Career Counselor and holds a Master’s Degree in Human Services with an emphasis in Social Systems and a concentration in Family and Work. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Children and Family and a minor in Criminology.  \nCareer Vision has been reshaping the way job seekers fundamentally conceptualize\, search\, and apply for work throughout Southern California for the past 10 years at high schools\, universities\, organizations\, workforce development programs\, government agencies\, Tribal TANF and education programs\, and public libraries.  \nJamie specializes in rural area education\, training\, career exposure\, employment\, and entrepreneurism having grown up in the Eastern Sierra. www.careervisionbyjamie.com.  \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Owens Valley Career Development Center\, the USDA Rural Development\, the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, the Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and the MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/business-ideas-that-cost-less-than-100-to-start-bishop/
LOCATION:OVCDC Computer Lab\, 2574 Diaz Lane\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220608T160000
DTSTAMP:20220603T030244Z
CREATED:20220521T140335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T030244Z
UID:10000617-1654678800-1654704000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How to Start a Side Hustle (Pyramid Lake)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a small business but figured it would take too much time or be too risky?  Are you worried  that starting a business costs too much money?  We have a suggestion for you.  How about taking some of your skills or your hobby and turning it into an income generating operation to earn a little extra spending money? \nThe IDRS Acorn Project presents a one-day training on how to start a Side Hustle.  A Side Hustle is a job or business that brings in extra money beyond one’s main time requirement whether that be a job\, being in school\, or even being a stay-at-home parent.  How to Start a Side Hustle teaches how to set up a new income stream with your existing talents\, skills\, and capital. \nHow to Start a Side Hustle not only teaches the basic skills of becoming an entrepreneur\, but it also teaches basic business and goal setting skills that will also assist you in your roles as students and employees. Each participant who completes the Side Hustle program will walk away with a workbook that includes all the processes taught during this program that will result in a completed business plan that can be launched shortly after the in-person classroom time. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe’s Economic Development Committee\, will present How to Start a Side Hustle on June 8th from 9 am to 4 pm.  Registration is open to all Pyramid Lake community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nNew location: The workshop will be located at the Brown Building at 320 Pyramid St. in Wadsworth. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Della John at 775-376-0594 or at momjohn22@gmail.com.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and the USDA Rural Development. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-pyramid-lake/
LOCATION:Brown Building\, 320 Pyramid St.\, Wadsworth\, NV\, 89442\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220607T160000
DTSTAMP:20220528T204958Z
CREATED:20220521T140335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T204958Z
UID:10000616-1654592400-1654617600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How to Start a Side Hustle (Washoe)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to start a small business but figured it would take too much time or be too risky?  Are you worried  that starting a business costs too much money?  We have a suggestion for you.  How about taking some of your skills or your hobby and turning it into an income generating operation to earn a little extra spending money? \nThe IDRS Acorn Project presents a one-day training on how to start a Side Hustle.  A Side Hustle is a job or business that brings in extra money beyond one’s main time requirement whether that be a job\, being in school\, or even being a stay-at-home parent.  How to Start a Side Hustle teaches how to set up a new income stream with your existing talents\, skills\, and capital. \nHow to Start a Side Hustle not only teaches the basic skills of becoming an entrepreneur\, but it also teaches basic business and goal setting skills that will also assist you in your roles as students and employees. Each participant who completes the Side Hustle program will walk away with a workbook that includes all the processes taught during this program that will result in a completed business plan that can be launched shortly after the in-person classroom time. \nThe IDRS Acorn Project\, in partnership with the Washoe Native TANF Program\, will present How to Start a Side Hustle on June 7th from 9 am to 4 pm.  The workshop will be located at the Washoe TANF Headquarters at 1248 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.  Registration is open to all Washoe community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button below and fill in your information. \nFor more information\, please contact the community host\, Kathy Solis\, Career Development Manager at 775-265-8600 ext. 52827 or at kathysolis@washoetanf.org.   You can also reach out to Mark Thompson\, Executive Director\, at the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-482-5800 or at mark@indiandispute.com. \nThis workshop is sponsored\, in part\, by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California\, Washoe Native TANF\, and the USDA Rural Development. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-start-a-side-hustle-washoe/
LOCATION:Washoe Native TANF (Gardnerville)\, 1248 Waterloo Lane\, Gardnerville\, NV\, 89410\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003505Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003505Z
UID:10000496-1645725600-1645729200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:A Guide to Website Development
DESCRIPTION:Are you running a business without an online presence or relying completely on social media to interact with customers? If this is you\, please join us for a special webinar that will teach you about the different options for creating a website to help you share information\, build credibility\, establish your brand and stand out in crowded marketplaces. Participants will learn how to choose the best website type for their business and about the different website platforms that can be used based on your budget and technical expertise. \nThis special webinar and workshop from Lynn Wilson provides tools and techniques that will allow you to easily build a website for your business. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, February 24th\, 2022 at 6:00 pm (Pacific).  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nHere is a link to a flier for this webinar for distribution within your community. \n \nAbout your presenter: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n  \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/a-guide-to-website-development-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220224T110000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003505Z
CREATED:20220121T060916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003505Z
UID:10000583-1645696800-1645700400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Programs for Tribes & Native Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Register at ntv.bz/oied \nIn this webinar\, representatives from the Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) will provide an overview of their resources for tribes and Native businesses. The agenda will cover the following: \n\nCompetitive grant programs to fund economic development feasibility studies\, tribal tourism feasibility studies\, living language programs\, and business incubators.\nBusiness loan opportunities for tribes and Native businesses through OIED’s Indian Loan Guarantee and Insurance Program.\n\nA Q&A session will follow the presentation. \nPresented by:\nJim Henry\nEconomic Development Specialist\nOIED Division of Economic Development \nMary Laframboise\nSW Zone Manager\nOIED Division of Capital Investment \nRegister at ntv.bz/oied \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/programs-for-tribes-native-businesses/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/facebookad300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220222T130000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003505Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003505Z
UID:10000497-1645531200-1645534800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How to produce videos for Instagram Reels and TikTok
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit: ntv.bz/tiktok \nCreating video content is a great way to engage with your followers and increase interest in your products and services. The essence of Instagram Reels and TikTok is the same: providing users with a creative space to create and share short videos with others. They come with creative options\, allowing users to make their best possible clips. \nJoin Roxanne Best\, photographer\, yoga instructor\, and all-around social media guru to learn how Reels and TikTok works\, and how you\, as a brand\, can use them in your marketing strategy. \nThe workshop will take place on Tuesday\, February 22nd at 12:00 pm Pacific / 1:00 pm Mountain / 2:00 pm Central.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \n  \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-produce-videos-for-instagram-reels-and-tiktok/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/share_img.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220203T140000
DTSTAMP:20220222T071826Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z
UID:10000568-1643889600-1643896800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez)
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-02-03/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220127T140000
DTSTAMP:20220222T071826Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z
UID:10000567-1643284800-1643292000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez)
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-01-27/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220125T193000
DTSTAMP:20220222T072958Z
CREATED:20201118T014104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z
UID:10000514-1643131800-1643139000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC)
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-25/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220120T140000
DTSTAMP:20220222T071826Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z
UID:10000566-1642680000-1642687200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez)
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-01-20/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/etsy300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220118T193000
DTSTAMP:20220222T072958Z
CREATED:20201118T014104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z
UID:10000513-1642527000-1642534200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC)
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-18/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220113T140000
DTSTAMP:20220222T071826Z
CREATED:20210112T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T071826Z
UID:10000565-1642075200-1642082400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Online (Torres Martinez)
DESCRIPTION:The IDRS Acorn Project is hosting a live online workshop for artists and craftsmen of the Torres Martinez community who are interested in learning how to sell their goods through Etsy.  Etsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers. IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for Native artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers world-wide. \n \nThe course is taught by award-winning Cherokee artist\, MaryBeth Timothy.  MaryBeth and her husband operate MoonHawk Art LLC\, an art business located in Muskogee Oklahoma which specializes in Native American and wildlife art. \nMaryBeth creates new original art and through sublimation printing\, offers her and her husband’s images on a variety of items\, such as ceramic decorative tiles\, coffee mugs\,  cuff bracelets and t-shirts.  While MaryBeth primarily sells through venues such as gift shops and art markets\, she has been able to expand and reach a worldwide market through her Esty store. \nThe Etsy class will take place over four 2-hour sessions.  The first session will be on Thursday\,  January 13th at 12:00 pm Pacific.  The second through fourth sessions will be at same time on Thursday\, January 20th; 27th; and February 3rd. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nThis program is open to Torres Martinez TANF participants only.  If you’re associated with Torres Martinez TANF\, please contact Keturah Chavez at kchavez@tmtanf.org to register. \nCourse Agenda \nDay 1\nIntroductions\nBreak\nCourse overview\nWhy sell on Etsy? \nDay 2\nRecap of session 1\nHomework discussion\nHow to stand out on Etsy\nWhat you need to do before opening your Etsy store\nBreak\nTaking great product photos \nDay 3\nRecap of session 2\nHomework discussion\nHow to list your items on Etsy\nBreak\nEtsy search engine optimization\nIndian Arts & Crafts Act\nPricing & fees\nEtsy payment\nDeveloping your store policies \nDay 4\nRecap of session 3\nHomework discussion\nCreating your store profile\nSales strategies\nBreak\nCommunicating with customers\nShipping products\nCollecting sales tax\nPromoting your store on Social media\nHow to set up coupons and special offers\nWhere to get help. \n  \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/etsy-may-torres-martinez/2022-01-13/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220111T193000
DTSTAMP:20220222T072958Z
CREATED:20201118T014104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z
UID:10000512-1641922200-1641929400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC)
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-11/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220105T193000
DTSTAMP:20220222T072958Z
CREATED:20201118T014104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T072958Z
UID:10000511-1641403800-1641411000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Pathways Into Business (OVCDC)
DESCRIPTION:Pathways Into Business…Creating Your Successful Business Plan \nPlanning is an essential task to launch and grow your business. While many businesses have been created without creating a business plan\, almost all businesses do some sort of planning\, even if on the back of a napkin. The Pathways Into Business workshop will introduce you to business planning and walk you through the components of a business plan so that you will know what questions you should be answering as you begin your business journey. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 pm Pacific for the first of four sessions on the business planning process. In this workshop series we’ll:\n* Identify the components of the business plan and which are the most important answers you need to start your business\n* Describe your products and services and learn the importance of emphasizing benefits to your customers\n* Test the feasibility of your business and explore your potential customers and competitors\n* Learn about different methods to finance your business \nThe workshop series consists of four sessions:\nSession 1 (Planning) – Wednesday\, January 5th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 2 (Products) – Wednesday\, January 12th at 5:30 PM Pacific.\nSession 3 (Market Research) – Wednesday\, January 19th at 5:30 PM Pacific\nSession 4 (Financing) – Wednesday\, January 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nRegistration is open to participants of the Owens Valley Career Development Programs.  Please contact Amara Keller at akeller@ovcdc.com for registration information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nAbout Your Presenters: \nLynn Wilson (Cherokee) serves as the Microenterprise Development Specialist for the IDRS Acorn Project. She has championed small businesses and entrepreneurs for 16 years working with tribal communities across Indian Country. Lynn’s work has focused on entrepreneurial training\, business counseling\, economic and demographic and social research related to economic development. For nine years she taught part-time for the School of Business and Technology at Rogers State University and she most recently joined the staff at IAIA teaching Advanced Entrepreneurship under the Business and Entrepreneurship certificate program. Lynn received her M.B.A and Professional Certification in Entrepreneurship from Cameron University and is a certified market research specialist through the National Center for Economic Gardening. She lives in Claremore\, OK with her husband Clint (also a citizen of Cherokee Nation) and their two sons\, Chandler and Quinton. \nMark Thompson serves the Executive Director of Indian Dispute Resolution Services.  He also guides the IDRS Acorn Project\, IDRS’ microenterprise development program\, where he provides entrepreneurial training and technical assistance to Native American entrepreneurs and works with businesses operated by Native American tribes to conduct feasibility studies\, develop business plans\, establish internal accounting procedures and secure grant funding to further economic development through the creation of small businesses in Indian Country. \nOutside of his work for IDRS\, Mark has formally been involved in several small businesses including a real estate company\, a restaurant\, and a mobile disc jockey service.  Mr. Thompson received his BS in Business from University of California\, Berkeley and completed the Juris Doctorate degree from the University of the Pacific\, McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento. He lives outside Sacramento\, California where he and his wife Mandi operate a small horse boarding facility and are raising two children\, Zane and Marina. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development\, Bank of America Charitable Foundation\, and MUFG Union Bank Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/pathways-into-business-ovcdc/2022-01-05/
CATEGORIES:Online Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211028T100000
DTSTAMP:20220506T153151Z
CREATED:20210922T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T153151Z
UID:10000582-1635411600-1635415200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:A Complete Overview of the Side Hustle Youth Entrepreneurship Program
DESCRIPTION:Time: 9:00am PST | 10:00pm MT | 11:00pm CST | 12:00pm EST\n\nHave you joined us for any or all of our Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series? For the last eight months\, we have been walking through our youth entrepreneurship curriculum (The Side Hustle) one module at a time. Join veteran youth facilitator Camille Koster for this month’s webinar where she will pull everything together and walk through the Side Hustle participant workbook in its entirety. In the webinar Camille will:\n\nReview the topics covered in each module\nIdentify milestones that youth should achieve upon completing this program\nDiscuss the importance of experiential learning and best practices for implementing the training in your Native community\nShare tools/resources needed for positive youth development and training\n\n\nAbout the Side Hustle Youth Entrepreneurship Program\nThe Side Hustle Program teaches youth how to start a new income stream with their existing talents\, skills\, and capital while still attending school. Through an age-appropriate\, highly engaging\, and fun setting\, this program teaches youth how to generate business ideas for launching a side hustle business.\n\nThis webinar is free and open to all service providers working with youth.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/a-complete-overview-of-the-side-hustle-youth-entrepreneurship-program/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210923T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003435Z
CREATED:20210826T065919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003435Z
UID:10000581-1632387600-1632391200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Improving Engagement and Participation With Youth Learners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, September 23rd\, 2021\nTime: 9:00am PST | 10:00pm MT | 11:00pm CST | 12:00pm EST\nPlace: Via Zoom\nPresenter: Camille Koster\nRegister at: ntv.bz/septemberyouth \n  \n\n\nPart of the Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series\n\n\nAs a youth leader and facilitator\, you have probably experienced the challenges of getting and keeping youth engaged during training.  When working with youth\, it’s important to understand some of the barriers that keep youth from actively participating in training programs.  Once you understand these challenges from a youth’s perspective\, you can implement strategies for improving engagement that increases learning and rapport with you and other youth in your program.\n\nIf you would like to learn effective strategies for facilitating youth programs in a way that engages youth participants\, join IDRS and Camille Koster\, veteran youth facilitator for an interactive workshop where you will  learn to:\n\n\nIdentify barriers to engagement\nBuild buy-in and rapport with youth participants\nReinforce learning concepts through experiential activities\nCreate an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration\nImprove youth engagement and participation\nTeach to all learning types\n\n\nThis webinar is free and open to all service providers working with youth.\n\nThis webinar will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/improving-engagement-and-participation-with-youth-learners/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210922T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003435Z
CREATED:20210826T065541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003435Z
UID:10000580-1632308400-1632312000@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Instagram for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 22nd\nTime: 11:00 Pacific | 12:00 Mountain | 1:00 Central | 2:00 Eastern\nPlace: Via Zoom\nRegistration Link: ntv.bz/septembersocial \n\nDon’t know where to start to create a stunning Instagram feed? Have you been thinking about using Instagram but are unsure if it’s the right option for your business? Join our webinar and explore these questions and more.  Instagram is the most popular platform with 64% of its users between the ages of 18 -34.  If your ideal customer is demographic\, Instagram is a platform that you should check out. \nIn this webinar\, your instructor\, Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media guru\, will start with the basics (how to create an account)\, so you feel comfortable and ready to grow an authentic following on Instagram. Next\, you will learn tools and techniques to improve your organic growth and engagement over time. Some of the specific tools covered are stories\, reels\, and Instagram TV.  This webinar is designed for beginners but will offer ideas for people already using the social media channel\, too. \nYou will learn how to… \n\n\nCreate an aesthetically appealing and engaging feed that reflects the essence of your unique brand\nCreate valuable content that speaks to your ideal audience and positions you as an expert in your field\nExpand your reach on social media to increase your following\, create community\, connect with and attract your ideal clients.\n\n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/instagram-for-beginners/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210915T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003435Z
CREATED:20210826T064658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003435Z
UID:10000579-1631728800-1631732400@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Spring into action with Google’s business insights tools
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 15th\nTime: 6:00 pm Pacific | 7:00 pm Mountain | 8:00 pm Central | 9:00 pm Eastern\nPlace: Via Zoom\nRegister: ntv.bz/septembergoogle \nLearn how to use Google Analytics to gain insights into how consumers engage with businesses online. We’ll discuss best practices to analyze customer trends and turn these insights into actionable decisions\, and we’ll explore Market Finder\, Google’s free tool that helps identify potential markets and customers for businesses. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/spring-into-action-with-googles-business-insights-tools/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210910T110000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003504Z
CREATED:20210826T062710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003504Z
UID:10000501-1631268000-1631271600@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:How to Accept Credit Card Payments on Your Phone
DESCRIPTION:Time: 10:00 am PT | 11:00 am MT | 12:00 pm CT | 1:00 pm ET\n\nRegister at:  ntv.bz/square \nMobile payments are an increasingly popular way to accept in-person payments because they’re secure\, fast\, and convenient. Adapting to mobile payment technology is extremely valuable for your business because you can take payments anywhere at any time. This is especially useful for Native entrepreneurs who need a way to take payments when selling at powwows\, art markets\, and similar events. In this webinar\, you will learn how to utilize Square\, one of the most well-known tools for processing credit cards payments using your phone. \nPresented by Martin Guerrero \nMartin Guerrero is a member of the Small Business and Community Advocacy team at Square. As an e-commerce specialist with over ten years in the website and domain name industry\, he has been helping Square sellers broaden their customer base with an online presence\, providing both onsite and online educational programs centered around e-commerce and digital payment solutions. Martin also participates in cross-functional projects supporting Spanish-speaking and Indigenous small businesses and other community and third-party partners nationwide. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/how-to-accept-credit-card-payments-on-your-phone/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210907T100000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003505Z
CREATED:20210826T062136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003505Z
UID:10000499-1631005200-1631008800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Post Award Orientation Conference
DESCRIPTION:9:00 AM Pacific | 10:00 AM Mountain | 11:00 AM Central | 12:00 PM Eastern \nRegister: ntv.bz/paoc \nOnce you are successful in landing a government contract\, you will likely be required to have a Post-Award Orientation Conference with the awarding agency to discuss important performance elements of the contract. In this webinar\, Mr. Gonzales will explain the major discussion points that will be brought up at the Post Award Orientation Conference and how best you can prepare in the weeks prior to the meeting. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/post-award-orientation-conference/
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210826T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20210224T130837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
UID:10000491-1629975600-1629979200@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Side Hustle Selling Online (Youth Entrepreneurship Series)
DESCRIPTION:How to help youth earn income and start a business with an online store\nPart of the Teaching Native Youth Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship Webinar Series\nTo register\, please click: ntv.bz/augustyouth \nEcommerce is already over 20% of all retails sales in the US.  In the past year\, the COVID-19 pandemic has helped rapidly increase Ecommerce use and online sales will only continue to grow in the years to come.  This fact combined with young people’s natural tendency for adoption of new technology presents a prime opportunity for Native youth to start an online business selling goods online. \nAre you ready to teach youth how to take control of their financial future by starting a small business? In this interactive webinar\, you will learn how to assist youth choose the best e-commerce sales platform; identify how to receive and return money\, choose payment platforms\, and deal with financial institutions; and finally\, how to pull everything together and launch their store. \nThis webinar is free and open to all service providers working with youth. \nThe workshop will take place on Thursday\, August 26th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern. The workshop is free and open all entrepreneurs. \nThis workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform. The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \n \nAbout our presenter:\nCamille Koster (Cherokee) serves as the Youth Program Manager for the IDRS Acorn Project. Through the program\, she teaches youth how to explore entrepreneurship and create side hustles which provides them the opportunity to make money while continuing to focus on their education . She has worked in youth development and in nonprofit for the last 18 years\, both writing and facilitating camps across the nation. She has co-facilitated camps with the Drug-Free Communities National Initiative\, Students Working Against Tobacco\, Cherokee Nation Behavioral Health\, ONABEN\, the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse\, and more. Camille dedicated five years of her youth development career as the Chief Operating Officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. She successfully assisted in one the largest youth entrepreneur programs as she helped build strategy and infrastructure for a cookie sale campaign that led to her local Council selling over 1 million boxes of Girl Scout Cookies in Eastern Oklahoma.\n​\nCamille is a United States Navy Veteran and is proud to have represented the Cherokee Tribe in the military. During the time she served\, only 15.4% of the military was comprised of Native American members\, likewise\, only 4% were female members. She has a Masters Degree in Organizational Management. Camille lives in Jenks\, Oklahoma\, is married to a Firefighter and has three children. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/side-hustle-selling-online/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210825T120000
DTSTAMP:20220510T003434Z
CREATED:20201111T054800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220510T003434Z
UID:10000493-1629889200-1629892800@www.nativebiz.org
SUMMARY:Everything You Need to Know About Paid Advertising on Facebook and Instagram
DESCRIPTION:To register\, please visit:  ntv.bz/augustsocial \nAre you ready to take your social media game to the next level?  Join\, Roxanne Best\, IDRS’ Social Media Manager\, as she walks you through the do’s and don’ts of paid advertising on your favorite social media channels. \nIn this 60 minute webinar\, we will cover the topic of paid promotion on Facebook and Instagram. Participants will learn the benefits of paid promotion and creating Key Performance Indicators of a paid promotion. Roxanne will walk you step by step through the process of creating a paid Facebook and Instagram promotion. \nBy the end of this learning session\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the benefits of paid promotion to increase sales\, customer reach\, and to grow your audience\nKnow what to consider when creating paid promotions\nUse Customer profiles to target ideal customers.\n\nThe workshop will take place on Wednesday\, July 28th at 11:00 am Pacific / 12:00 pm Mountain / 1:00 pm Central / 2:00 pm Eastern.  This workshop will be delivered online utilizing the Zoom platform.  The workshop can be taken on computers and smartphones. \nAll Native entrepreneurs and community members are welcome.  If you know of anybody that would be interested or could benefit from this webinar\, please share it with them! \n \nRoxanne Best (Colville) is a multi-talented and multi-disciplinary entrepreneur. Roxanne is a photographer and operates Roxtography in Omak\, WA. She specializes in lifestyle portraits\, special events\, and business imagery. She is also a yoga instructor\, culinary artist\, storyteller\, and small business consultant. She can be found at roxtography.com. \nThis workshop is being funded in part by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, and the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://www.nativebiz.org/event/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paid-advertising-on-facebook-and-instagram-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nativebiz.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/facebookad300.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Thompson":MAILTO:mark@idrsinc.org
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