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Entrepreneur Services

Purpose

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​To create an entrepreneurial environment that will successfully attract, develop and support Band member owned businesses by providing business education, technical assistance, financing, and commercial facilities.

Goals

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  1. To incorporate the development of a strong private sector into the Red Lake Nation’s strategic plans for a strong economic base.

  2. To provide Red Lake Band members with applicable tools and resources necessary to achieve a successful and financially viable business, thus providing them the opportunity for personal self-sufficiency and a higher quality of life.

  3. To establish an effective Native CDFI with a self-sustaining revolving loan fund.

What We Offer

  • Technical Assistance

    • Business Plan Development​

    • Financial Management

    • Marketing

    • Business Management

  • Education

    • Customer Service

    • Personal Financial Literacy​

    • Time Management

    • Marketing

    • Accounting

    • Artist's Professional Development

    • Food Production & Agriculture

Financing

Business loans are available to those who:​

  • Meet eligibility criteria,

    • Enrolled Red Lake Tribal member​

    • 21 years of age or older

    • A For-Profit entity

    • 60% or more ownership of existing or new business

    • Active manager of the business

    • Business located on or near the Red Lake Reservation

  • Have a feasible/profitable business opportunity

  • Complete the Entrepreneur Training

  • Complete their Business Plan

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