SBA Programs for Tribes

Two Rivers CDC is a  Native American, 501(c)(3) organization. Our vision is the actualization of self-determination for Native communities and individuals through economic opportunities.Our mission is to promote economic diversity and opportunities through business development and support, with cultural respect and community engagement.Our goal is to assist in the creation and retention of business opportunities and jobs, bringing economic health and diversity to Native and local communities. Our core values of respect for our community, integrity, and high standards guide our work.

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Explore how Tribal owned companies can take part in SBA programs for government contracting.

The Small Business Administration has multiple programs that allow tribally owned entities to have advantages in the federal procurement marketplace; among these are HUB Zone, 8a and Mentor-protégé.Two Rivers CDC is conducting a series of weekly webinars to cover various aspects of these programs. The first session describes the objectives of each program and how tribes can access the advantages and opportunities.The following webinars will go into detail on how to use to programs to generate tribal revenues by leveraging tribal location, government status, grant dollars, and partnerships.Each webinar will build upon previous ones to increase one’s knowledge of the programs and how to approach them from a tribal perspective.There will be extensive discussion relative to tribal sovereignty and individual requirements as they relate to eligibility and certification for the programs.Nov 1: Gov’t Contracting: 8a, HUB Zone, Mentor-Protégé<ul><li>What are they and how can they affect tribal revenues</li><li>Tribal access, unique advantages/opportunities</li><li>Leveraging to increase growth and profits</li></ul>Nov 8: Gov’t Contracting: Challenges<ul><li>Leveraging tribal location</li><li>Expanding capacity and capabilities</li><li>Management development</li><li>Marketing and Client Development</li></ul>Nov 15: Gov’t Contracting: Partnering<ul><li>Finding and vetting Partners</li><li>Teaming vs Joint Ventures</li><li>Internal conflicts: Prevention and/or management</li></ul>Nov 22: Eligibility and Certification<ul><li>Sovereignty</li><li>Council Requirements</li><li>Individual requirements</li></ul>

Two Rivers CDC is a Native American 501c3Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small business Administration

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