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SUMMARY:Bishop Introduction to Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Turn Your Ideas into Action \nBuilt on the proven CO.STARTERS Entrepreneurship model\, this interactive three-hour workshop is designed to help participants move from ideas to action. Through guided collaboration\, participants will explore their ideas using the CO.STARTERS Canvas\, gain valuable customer insights\, and define clear\, actionable next steps. \nWhether someone is just getting started\, feeling stuck\, or simply needs a refresher\, this workshop provides the momentum needed to move forward with confidence. \nWhat will you experience: \nThe workshop is focused on three essential areas: \nPart 1: Explore Your Idea\nParticipants are introduced to the CO.STARTERS Canvas and learn how to move ideas out of their heads and into a clear\, structured format. This section also focuses on understanding the customer—who they are\, what they need\, and why it matters. \nPart 2: Refine Your Model\nWith ideas mapped out\, participants learn how to gather and apply meaningful customer feedback. They are encouraged to think small\, test early\, and begin engaging with customers as soon as possible. \nPart 3: Define Next Steps\nParticipants leave with clarity and direction by identifying actionable steps they can take in the next hour\, day\, week\, and month to keep their momentum going. \nWhat You’ll Gain: \n\nClarity around your idea\nA better understanding of your customer\nTools to test and refine your concept\nA clear action plan to move forward\n\nThe Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Introduction to Entrepreneurship will take place on Thursday\, June 11th from 9 am to 12:30 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at the Bishop Tribe’s Tribal Council Conference Room which is located at 50 N. Tu-Su Lane in Bishop\, California. \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Susie West at 760-873-7893 or at susie.west@bishoppaiute.org. \nYou can also reach out to Camille Koster from the IDRS Acorn Project at camille@idrsinc.org. \nAbout Your 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. \n\nIntroduction to Entrepreneurship is funded in part by the Bishop Paiute Tribe’s TERO Program\, the USDA Rural Business Development\, and the CA Governor’s Office of Business & Economic Development. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Bishop Tribal Chambers\, 50 Tu Su Lane\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bishop Journey Into Business
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis isn’t just for newbies.  If you want to launch a new product or move into a new business or geographical area\, the CO.STARTERS Canvas can be invaluable in getting your priorities strait before you start.  We’ll also be integrating technology and showing how AI can help you fill out your canvas.  The workshop will feature giveaways\, prizes\, snacks and more with attendance! \nThe Bishop Journey into Native Business powered by CO.STARTERS will take place Tuesday\, March 4th from 9 am to 1 pm.  Registration is open to all community members and the workshop is free to attend.  To register please click on the “Going” button above and fill in your information. \nThe Workshop will be held at the Wanaaha Casino Conference Room which is located 2742 N. Sierra Hwy in Bishop\, CA . \nFor more information\, please contact our community host Susie West\, from the Bishop TERO Office.  She can be reached at 760-873-7893 or by sending her an email at Susie.West@bishoppaiute.org. \nYou can also reach out to Mark Thompson from the IDRS Acorn Project at 916-803-7550 or at mark@idrsinc.org. \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 funded by the USDA Rural Development\, the Small Business Administration\, the Elevate Initiative\, and the Bank of America Foundation. \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:Wanaaha Casino\, 2742 N. Sierra Hwy\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bishop Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship for Native Artists and Craftsmen \n  \nEtsy is the leading global marketplace for selling handmade and vintage goods to more than 40 million customers.  If you’re a Native artist or craftsperson\, creating a store and selling on Etsy is an easy\, straight-forward process.  IDRS has created the Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop for artists/crafters that are looking to expand their customer base beyond the boundaries of their own community and sell to consumers worldwide. \nThe Etsy Craft Entrepreneurship Workshop will be presented by two experienced trainers\, Creek and Cherokee artists John & MaryBeth Timothy.  John and MaryBeth through their business Moonhawk Art LLC\, sell their art through various venues such as pow wows\, art markets and online platforms such as Etsy.  They made their first international sale through the Etsy platform and have continued to increase their global customer base through their Etsy store. \nThe Workshop is divided into a morning session and an afternoon session.  The morning session is designed as a teaching opportunity where participants learn tips and techniques to sell and market their products through Etsy.  During the afternoon session participants are lead step by step through the process of setting up their Etsy store. \nNote: Participants are not required to stay for the afternoon portion of the workshop if they determine they are not ready or do not want assistance setting up their Etsy store. \n  \nMorning Session  \n9:00     Class begins \n9:15     Branding your store\nPricing your items\nListing your items \n10:15   Break \n10:30   Tips on how to best photograph your work for use on Etsy\nCreating your artist/craftsman profile\nCreating your store policies\nCustomer service\nSocial media integration \nNoon – 12:30 Lunch Break \nAfternoon Session \n1:00 – 3:30 Hands-on technical assistance to help participants create their Etsy store. \n  \nCommunity Contact:\nSusie West\n760-873-7893\nSusie.West@bishoppaiute.org \n  \nIf you have any trouble registering for this event\, please contact Mark Thompson at 916-482-5800 or mark@idrsinc.org or Lynn Wilson at 918-978-7622 or lynn@idrsinc.org. \n  \n\n\n	Related
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LOCATION:OVCDC Computer Lab\, 2574 Diaz Lane\, Bishop\, CA\, 93514\, United States
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