Members of the Omaha, Lakota, Yankton and Oglala Sioux nations took part in the two-day session at the Holiday Inn Express. The event was organized by Native 360 Loan Fund with funding from the USDA.
The Native Artist Professional Development course is a value-based, hands-on learning experience to enhance artists’ business skills and prepare artists for their journeys as successful entrepreneurs. The course is geared to give Native artists the tools and support they need to manage small entrepreneurial businesses, to grow as culture bearers and community leaders.
Wells Fargo Grant for Native360 Loan Fund of $1.5M
This grant signifies a pivotal moment in Native360’s relentless mission to provide accessible financial resources and unwavering support to Native communities. The funds from Wells Fargo will be strategically deployed to enhance and fortify Native360’s capabilities, thereby fostering growth, development, and an expanded range of services across Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, and South Dakota.
Upton conveyed heartfelt appreciation to Wells Fargo for this prestigious award and their unwavering support for Native communities. This grant reflects Wells Fargo’s dedication to empowering Native360’s mission of economic advancement for Native American citizens. Upton looks forward to a continued partnership with Wells Fargo that will create lasting positive impacts in these communities.
Empowering Native Entrepreneurs and Homeowners
The grant awarded by Wells Fargo will be thoughtfully allocated to expand Native360’s lending programs and financial services. This strategic expansion is set to empower Native entrepreneurs and homeowners, fostering economic growth and stability within Native communities.
Pete Upton, CEO of Native360 Loan Fund, expressed his enthusiasm for the Wells Fargo grant, stating, “We are truly honored to receive this generous grant from Wells Fargo. This investment will be instrumental in advancing our mission of economic empowerment within Native American communities. It’s a significant step forward in our commitment to providing accessible financial resources, supporting education, and ultimately fostering positive change. With this grant, we are poised to make a lasting impact in the Great Plains region, empowering individuals, entrepreneurs, and homeowners alike.
Members of the Omaha, Lakota, Yankton and Oglala Sioux nations took part in the two-day session at the Holiday Inn Express. The event was organized by Native 360 Loan Fund with funding from the USDA.
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.
Participants received a comprehensive handbook that includes information on a number of topics including budgeting, scheduling, marketing, exhibiting and applying for grants.
Members of the Omaha, Lakota, Yankton and Oglala Sioux nations took part in the two-day session at the Holiday Inn Express. The event was organized by Native 360 Loan Fund with funding from the USDA.
An overview of our annual workshop for entrepreneurs that highlights the resources and training available through Native360 Loan Fund.
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, led a roundtable discussion, “Investing in Economic Sovereignty: Leveraging Federal Financing for New and Sustained Development in Native Communities” to hear from the Department of the Treasury, the Department of the Interior, the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, and Native leaders from across the country.
In his opening statement, Schatz explained historical challenges and underscored how federal resources are advancing Native communities’ economic sovereignty.
“Access to capital for economic and community development is a longstanding issue within many Native communities. Unique barriers, such as the inability to easily collateralize trust land for home loans, compound disparities in already distressed economies,” said Chairman Schatz. “However, Congress’s recent allocation of billions of dollars in targeted resources to help Native communities recover from COVID-19 – including the biggest one-time investment in Native-serving programs in history through the American Rescue Plan – has changed the game. [These] new federal authorities and resources are making a difference on the ground.”
The following panelists participated in the roundtable:
To view the full video of the hearing, click here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – CFPB Acting Director Dave Uejio today announced the appointment of new members to the Consumer Advisory Board (CAB), Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC), Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC), and Academic Research Council (ARC). These committee members will advise Bureau leadership on a broad range of consumer financial issues and emerging market trends.
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act charges the CFPB with establishing a CAB to advise and consult with the Bureau’s Director on a variety of consumer financial issues. The Bureau also created three councils: the CBAC, CUAC, and ARC. The CBAC and CUAC advise and consult with the Bureau on consumer financial issues related to community banks and credit unions. The ARC advises the Bureau on its strategic research planning process and research agenda and provides feedback on research methodologies, data collection strategies, and methods of analysis, including methodologies and strategies for quantifying the costs and benefits of regulatory actions.
The committee members include experts in consumer protection, financial services, consumer lending, economic justice, and consumer financial products and services as well as representatives of community banks and credit unions. Advisory committee membership reflects the expertise across the range of issues under the Bureau’s jurisdiction. Committee members serve two-year terms.
The following members will serve on each of their respective committees:
Consumer Advisory Board (CAB)
Community Bank Advisory Council (CBAC)
Credit Union Advisory Council (CUAC)
Academic Research Council (ARC)
More information on the Bureau’s advisory committees can be found here.
Native360 Loan Fund Inc. provides affordable credit, capital, technical assistance and related programs to help build strong and self-sufficient Native American business owners. We serve members of all tribes in our Nebraska, Iowa and southeast South Dakota service area.
Physical Address:
2550 N. Diers Ave.
Suite K, Grand Island, NE 68803
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 5683, Grand Island, NE 68802
