Training & Technical Assistance
Oweesta offers culturally appropriate training programs to help Native organizations establish and sustain financial education. Oweesta assists certified and emerging Native CDFIs with individualized training and technical assistance with systematic multi-faceted program delivery. Our goal is to help create and sustain healthy and thriving Native CDFI operations.
Lending & Capitalization
As the only existing Native CDFI intermediary, Oweesta is supported by both debt and equity investments to our capitalization base allowing us to offer diverse financial products and development services to Native communities across the nation. Oweesta understands the crucial need for investment capital in Native CDFIs and is dedicated to creating appropriate loan products enabling reinvestment of capital back into Native communities.
Research & Policy Advocacy
As a leader in the Native CDFI industry, Oweesta strives to inform potential investors, federal agencies, and the general public on the current industry climate. By speaking out on relevant issues, we are able to effect change at state and federal levels to further not only our efforts, but the efforts of our clients to create healthy, thriving local economies. We encourage Native communities to join us in our advocacy work. It is within unity that we will find strength in our collective voice.
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Article from "The Economist." (Related to this article, also see "The Native American Electorate's Role in the Blue Wave Referendum on President Trump's Policy Agenda" atwww.firstnations.org/sites/default/files/documents/NABPI%202018%20Native%20American%20Vote%20Brie...)
Check Out Two New Native CDFI Industry Reports from Oweesta!
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A big thank you to Northwest Area Foundation for your support of this research!
Discussing how to enhance collaboration between Native CDFIs, tribes, and Native development organizations at our Annual Conference & Advocacy Day. #LeadChangeEmpower
This is a wonderful message speaking to how amazing #NativeCDFIs are Black Hills Community Loan Fund!
Black Hills Community Loan Fund
Here’s an example of where the Black Hills Community Loan Fund can make a difference:We recently had a conversation with a client who had been struggling to keep his retail business moving in a positive direction. When we talked, he was on the verge of closing his doors forever and shutting his business down completely. Being the up-front person I am, I asked him direct questions as to his goals and how he wanted to handle his situation. Throughout our conversation I was able to gauge his desire and passion for his small business. He is most definitely knowledgeable and understands the challenges of being a business owner, but he was quickly confronted by the differences between his business plan and the realities of his local market.
Fortunately, Black Hills Community Loan Fund has qualified staff to help reassess business plans and, in our opinion, his business is salvageable. With time, patience, energy and a workable plan, he can keep his business viable. We’re working on a loan package that will support him as he re-tools his business plan to reduce his expenses and generates income to grow the business.
The difference between large corporations and small business is the small business owners are working to keep meals on their table. They are striving to support their family financially and teaching them a strong work ethics pays off. As a customer, the money you give a small business owner in a purchase of goods or services directly supports their dream of being a successful small business owner and taking care of their family.
Saturday, November 24th was Small Business Saturday, and we at Black Hills Community Loan Fund fully support the small business owners of Rapid City and the Black Hills region. Let us all strive to keep the small businesses in your community going by shopping small businesses during this holiday season.
Happy Holidays,
Onna
Black Hills Community Loan Fund is a certified Native CDFI and 501 (c)3 dedicated to creating financial opportunities in the Black Hills region for economically disadvantaged families aiming to strengthen their financial future. Contact us for your small business microloan or credit building needs.
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Congratulations 5 grantees in our Fueling Native Economic Development in Indian Country program: Cook Inlet Lending Center, @hawaiiancouncil, Hawaiian Community Asssets, Spruce Root, & Wind River Development Fund! Thanks @NWAFound & @FHLBDM for support! https://t.co/MBRtsnutRO
NEW VIDEO: Why are #NativeCDFIs game-changing allies for economic opportunity in Native communities? See why @NWAFound and other partners are investing their money in Native CDFIs:
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Pleased to support 2 Native led/owned finance institutions, @NABNA2001 and Lakota Federal Credit Union with new relationships as depositors with both. We understand the need for depositors in Native-owned banking institutions serving Tribal communities.
Oweesta is rolling out a Native CDFI Practitioner Certification Program and providing training from some of the specialization tracks (Financial Management & Development Services) in partnership with @neighborworks and with support from @WellsFargo! https://t.co/wc9xiJoodo
Want to know what happens when over 100 Native American financial institutions gather? Stronger strategies, networks, and communities! Read the latest @NWAFound blog to find out more! #CICD #NAFIs #NativeCDFIs https://t.co/7ZH9mtF6OF
Thanks for the shout out @nativebizmag! https://t.co/a3Fsvkdy2R
Check out our amazing new collaboration with @FreddieMac! https://t.co/Gy1ygYcdtC
CONTACT US
First Nations Oweesta Corporation
2432 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501
303.774.8838
info@oweesta.org
Oweesta is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
ABOUT OWEESTA
Oweesta is the only existing Native CDFI intermediary offering financial products and development services exclusively to Native CDFIs and Native communities. Specifically, Oweesta provides training, technical assistance, investments, research, and policy advocacy to help Native communities develop an integrated range of asset-building products and services, including financial education and financial products.
Asset-building tools stimulate reservation economies by providing tribal members the opportunity to acquire financial management skills and build and accumulate assets through small business creation, homeownership, education, and much more.
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