Native CDFI Network hosted part 2 of its CDFI Participation Models presentation. Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations, and Clearinghouse CDFI partnered to co-host the second webinar for Tribal Nations and Native CDFIs on accessing the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. Legal expert, Pilar Thomas presented SSBCI key program updates, the summary of…
On Wednesday, January 5th, Native CDFI Network hosted a webinar series focused on The CDFI Fund’s Native American CDFI Technical Assistance (NACA TA) Program. This session included preparing for the NACA TA, its components, strategies to write a successful NACA TA, common pitfalls, and post-award compliance. Caleb Selby, the owner of Selby Consulting, provided relevant…
On Tuesday, January 4th, Native CDFI Network (NCN), Oweesta, Sovereign Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations, and Clearinghouse CDFI partnered to co-host two webinars for Tribal Nations and Native CDFIs on accessing the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Program. Legal expert, Pilar Thomas, presented SSBCI key program updates, the summary of programs, statutory requirements, policy…
On Monday, December 13th, 2021, the second SSBCI roundtable discussion took place between tribal leaders, Native CDFIs, and the U.S. Treasury. This event was held virtually with the purpose of continuing the conversation that initially started at the first SSBCI roundtable session on Monday, December 6th, 2021. The Native CDFI Network was honored to have…
Washington, DC – On Monday, December 6, 2021, the first of hopefully many roundtable discussions took place between tribal leaders, Native CDFIs, and the U.S. Treasury. This event was held virtually to answer questions and clarify potential investment models, including Native CDFI partners, to support Native entrepreneurs by leveraging SSBCI resources. Native CDFI Network and…
Washington, DC – On October 20, 2021, NCN Board Chair Pete Upton joined the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled, “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities.” Upton highlighted some of the challenges and opportunities facing Native CDFIs across the country in this unprecedented time. The…
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WASHINGTON — The Native CDFI Network (NCN) will kick off its annual Policy & Capacity Building Summit next week with an array of high-profile speakers including members of Congress, Biden administration officials, and former President Bill Clinton. The annual summit, which will be held virtually this year, runs from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday,…
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For Immediate Release September 3, 2021 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund yesterday announced $5 billion in New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) allocations to 100 community development entities (CDEs) in 34 states. The allocations include $30 million in NMTCs awarded to Alaska Growth Capital BIDCO Inc., a Native CDFI/CDE…
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Native CDFI Network (NCN) celebrated and acknowledged Natalie Charley’s service to the NCN as a Board Director and accepted her resignation as her career progresses. NCN also welcomed Dave Tovey, the Executive Director of the Nixyaawii Community Financial Services, and a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation…
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Last week, NCN Executive Director, Jackson Brossy testified before the House Financial Services Subcommittee on the importance of Native CDFIs as part of the response to increase homeownership in Native communities. Brossy called on Congress to fully fund the Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) program at Treasury, work with Native CDFIs and the Bureau of…