NCAIED – American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Grant Recipient: National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED)

NCAIED will expand business development services in the AIANNH community to include Virginia and twenty-six east coast states.

In the area of Strategic Planning, the project will provide business development trainings through its existing technology platform, Native Edge. Through the platform, clients will have full access to business groups and member directories for networking as well as other business development resources. The project will also connect AIANNH clients with a Business Development Specialist for one-on-one coaching.

In the area of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, the project provides access to capital through local, state and national Community Development Financial Institution Funds, and with banks utilizing Small Business Administration and Bureau of Indian Affairs loan guarantee programs.