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Wells Fargo Awards Native360 $1.5 Million Grant to Expand
Native American Great Plains Lending Hub

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business leaders, families and citizens of all tribes in Nebraska, Iowa, and southeast South Dakota.

 Native360 Loan Fund’s mission is to provide affordable credit, capital, technical assistance and related programs to help build strong and self-sufficient Native American business owners, families and citizens. We serve the citizens of all tribes in Nebraska, Iowa, and southeast South Dakota.

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Native Artists Gather for Professional Arts Development

Native artists from Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota gathered in Lincoln Aug. 24-25 for the 2024 edition of professional development workshop hosted by Native360 Loan Fund.

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Featured Artist

Native360 workshop participant Bruce W. Long of Lincoln specializes in horse hair pottery. He is a member of the Umo ho (Omaha) tribe.

https://youtu.be/nJU4zxY7ueQ

Native Artist Interviews for Omaha Fashion Week

Congratulations to Maria Fortune, a member of the Omaha Nation, who has interviewed for Omaha Fashion Week. She uses her background as a Native artist to create Ezhonmonhe Ribbon Skirts.

 

https://youtu.be/OvJuPcHS4h4

Wells Fargo Supports Native360’s Mission

Learn how Wells Fargo supports Native360 Loan Fund’s mission to empower Native American business owners in Nebraska, Iowa and South Dakota.

https://youtu.be/U21gxM6p_MM

Edison Rednest III – Alliance Theater

Edison Rednest III explains how Native360 helped him reach his goal of purchasing the historic Alliance Theater in Alliance, NE.

https://youtu.be/TF48gZq76Dk

Joshua Iron Shell – The Gutter Connection

Accounting, marketing and training support from Native360 made all the difference for Joshua Iron Shell when he started his new company, The Gutter Connection in Lincoln, NE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIR24K1Iv3s

Morning Star Graphics – Keeping Memories Alive

Bethany Drapeau started her business to help her customers honor lost loved ones. Unsure about making the transition from teacher to entrepreneur, Native360 provided the funding and expertise necessary to make her passion a reality.

Wells Fargo Awards Native360 $1.5 Million Grant to Expand Native American Great Plains Lending Hub

November 28, 2023
Grand Island, Nebraska — August 31, 2023, Native360 Loan Fund, a certified Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to improving the economic well-being of Native American citizens, has beenRead more...

Native360 Awards $42,500 to Native Business Students

October 6, 2023
In collaboration with Wells Fargo and the University of Nebraska, the Native360 Loan Fund awarded $42,500 in educational scholarships to four Native American students from the Great Plains...

Martin Eggert

“Financial Peace University has shown me how to make sure every dollar of my money is working for me and serving a purpose, instead of just being used on unplanned spur of the moment purchases”

Martin Eggert
Financial Peace University Graduate

Jenny Jones

“I found this course to be great. It really teaches you to manage your money. Make your money work for you. In nine weeks I have cut up two credit cards and almost have my emergency fund.”

Jenny Jones
Financial Peace University Graduate

Valerie Wright

“This class has been very beneficial and I have already started to save for my $1000 emergency fund. This class has helped me understand buying insurance, to save money for retirement and how to get out of debt.”

Valerie Wright
Financial Peace University Graduate

Ruthanne Gallup

“I wish everyone would take this class and put into practice the concepts that were taught”

Ruthanne Gallup
Financial Peace University Graduate

Tara Wahcahunka

“I came to the training unsure of the business aspect of my work. I’m walking away with a new found confidence in all the knowledge that was shared.”

Tara Wahcahunka
Native Artist Professional Development Attendee

Ricky Wright, Jr.

”The Native Artist Professional Development Training was a great learning experience. I would recommend the training to not only upcoming artist, but also, to anyone intended in Native Culture and/or business.”

Ricky Wright, Jr.

Janet Gill

“It has been a pleasure to work with Native360l. It is a rare experience to find a loan company that walks along beside the owner and provides counsel and assistance along the way. The help with planning, problem-solving, and business model tuning, coaching, and bookkeeping has been phenomenal. The resource connections are top-notch. First Ponca Financial joins in celebrating successes and assists new business owners in overcoming hardships and stresses that are sure to happen in the operation of a new business”

Janet Gill
Owner of Bloomfield Tire & Oil

Jessica Johnson

“I had a great experience! Being a small business owner can be very stressful at times but the whole organization was so caring of my situation. They helped me through a difficult period. I call them my Knights in Shining Armor! Amazing people and I highly recommend!”

Jessica Johnson
Owner of Living Beautifully Spa

Matthew Nightser

“The team were true professionals. I felt that they cared about my personal and financial wellbeing. They actually go out of their way to make sure you are on the right track. Their communication is excellent and their business ethics are superb. They certainly know what they are doing. What a wonderful experience!”

Matthew Nightser
Owner of Hedgewood402

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