Native CDFI Network, Inc.

Joining NCN Live to share about the CA program will be Katie Frost, Associate Administrator with SBA’s Office of Capital Access. Frost will provide an overview of how Native CDFIs can become an SBA-approved CA SBLC lender as well as the benefits of CA participation for Native CDFIs and the small businesses they serve. Register now! https://loom.ly/jGnH6wQ

"If you're not at the table, you're on the menu." Native CDFI Network CEO Pete Upton and podcast host Elyse Wild discuss how Native CDFIs are driving economic development and sovereignty across Indian Country on the latest episode of Difference Makers 2.0. They highlight the evolution of Native CDFIs, the businesses they've empowered, and the communities they support. Tune in to hear inspiring stories of growth, success, and Native voices claiming their rightful seat at the table. Listen now! #NativeCDFIs #EconomicDevelopment #TribalSovereignty #DifferenceMakers https://loom.ly/HfnOrTY

Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund awarded 357 CDFIs with $408.2 million in FA awards to provide financial services and products for low-income and underserved individuals and communities across America. Learn more about the awards from the CDFI Program and the NACA Program. https://lnkd.in/gbCmXwta

The Regional Coordinator for the Native CDFI Network Clean Communities Investment Accelerator program will play a critical role in driving the program's success by coordinating and supporting regional initiatives. Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/87-el6c

We are excited to announce that Luke Robinson (Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana) has joined the Native CDFI Network as a CCIA Regional Coordinator. His role will be vital to ensuring the program's effective implementation and maximizing its impact. Please join us in giving Luke a warm welcome to the team!

Join us for an exciting and informative episode of NCN Live as we introduce the new Director of the CDFI Fund, Pravina Raghavan. In this special webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to hear directly from Director Raghavan as she outlines her vision for the CDFI Fund and discusses her plans for advancing community development initiatives. Register now! https://loom.ly/FoHEbDg

Please join us in welcoming Jodi Fischer (Wyandotte Tribe of Oklahoma), who has recently joined the Native CDFI Network as our new Regional Coordinator for the CCIA program. We are thrilled to have Jodi on board and are confident that her expertise and enthusiasm will greatly benefit our ongoing efforts!

The CDFI Fund released a revised CDFI Certification Application FAQs document, Pre-Approved Target Market Assessment Methodology guidance, and an adjusted CDFI Certification Application timeline. https://lnkd.in/g-wrKPid

Anthony Henry, a citizen of the Tulalip Nation, has turned his lifelong passion for fishing in the Salish Sea into a successful business. With the support of Pacific Northwest Tribal Lending, a Native CDFI, Anthony secured financing to purchase and build his dream commercial fishing boat, the 32-foot Juggernaut. Today, he runs his own operation, fishing for crab and diving for geoduck clams, allowing him to support his growing family and preserve Tribal fishing rights. Anthony’s journey is a testament to the power of community support and perseverance. #NativeBusiness #IndigenousEntrepreneurship #TribalRights #NativeCDFI https://loom.ly/CwwMAyM

You're invited to?the Native CDFI Network's 5th Annual Policy & Capacity Building Summit, held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.?from December 11-13! This event?will bring together Native CDFI leaders, supporters, and industry partners in a collaborative effort to drive economic development in Native communities. This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow leaders and discuss the pressing needs of Native communities. Your participation will contribute to shaping the dialogue around policy changes and funding that are crucial for advancing the mission of Native CDFIs. https://lnkd.in/gq8GFaJZ