Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois

03/11/2022

Please join us for a free webinar, "Empowering Indigenous Entrepreneurs: Accessing Capital from Native American Financial Institutions," on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. This session, led by Cristina Danforth, Oneida Nation Treasurer, and Native Finance Officers Association President, will discuss lending options for emerging and established Indigenous entrepreneurs, obtaining financing, and gaining access to programs and financial services that support growth and development. A Q&A session will be held for participants to discuss how Native American lenders can meet their capital needs.
Register: https://tinyurl.com/3c3zsfus

Join us to learn more about funding options for emerging and established Indigenous entrepreneurs to start or strengthen their business.

02/21/2022

Join us this Thursday from 6-7 p.m. CST for a free webinar on creating your mission and vision statement for your business or organization. During this session, Visionary Ventures President, Shelly Tucciarelli (Oneida), will provide an overview of mission statements, discuss the importance of a mission statement and guide participants on writing and creating a powerful mission statement for their new or existing business. Registration is free and open to the public.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creating-your-mission-and-vision-statement-tickets-247230492057

Creating Your Mission and Vision Statement

02/16/2022

Join us tonight at 5:00-6:00 p.m. for a webinar that will answer important questions that every small business owner has about taxes. Learn from CPA, Diamond Garner, as she shares best practices, common mistakes a small business makes, and business structures. She will also discuss important tax dates and the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. Make sure you are informed prior to filing your returns on April 18!
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11/15/2021

Please join the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois for our 3rd Annual Native American Professionals Breakfast (virtual) this Wednesday at 9:00 A.M.
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/NACCILbreakfast

10/10/2021

Attention Native American Small Business Owners! Have you experienced financial setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic? Back 2 Business (B2B) grants are still available to help Native businesses in Illinois recover. The deadline to apply is 11:59 P.M. on October 13, 2021. Contact us at [email protected] to help you submit your B2B application. https://tinyurl.com/NativeB2B

10/05/2021

Economic recovery grants from the State of Illinois Back 2 Business (B2B) Program are still available for Native American small business owners. We are available to support you in applying for the B2B grant. Contact us to learn more about eligibility and how you can secure B2B financial support for your business. https://bit.ly/3CxeLBQ

09/15/2021

Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois together with Wolf River Consulting, Visionary Ventures, and Native American Financial Literacy Services, are working with the State of Illinois to accelerating economic recovery for Native-owned businesses. Our team will ensure that eligible Native-owned businesses in Illinois can access and successfully apply for the State's Back 2 Business economic recovery grants ranging from $5,000 to $150,000. Contact us at [email protected] to start your application.

Native American entrepreneurs in Illinois have an opportunity to share in the state’s small business COVID-19 relief initiative that aims to pump $250 million into companies that have not qualified for previous state or federal assistance programs.

08/17/2021

Native Business Owners: Please join the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois on Thursday, August 19 at 11:00 am CST to learn how we can help you apply for economic recovery grant funding from the State of Illinois Back2Business Program.
Registration: tinyurl.com/NACCb2bwebinar

08/13/2021

As part of Governor Pritzker’s recovery plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the (B2B) program making $250 million in economic recovery grants, ranging from $5,000-$150,000, for small businesses that have experienced losses due to COVID-19. The Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois is here to help Native-owned small businesses apply and access small business assistance. To learn about how you can apply visit:

Native Owned Business Owners B2B Grant Program

03/16/2021

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Illinois Department of Children & Family Services is hiring two Indian Child Welfare Administrators based in Chicago. The deadline to apply is March 22, 2021. To apply, visit:

Indian Child Welfare Administrator (PSA Opt. 6)- 3701506

01/04/2021

Please join us for our webinar, Resources for Native American Businesses, on Thursday, January 14th at 10:00 am CST. During this 90-minute presentation, representatives from NACC-IL in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce, Illinois PTAC, and National Center American Indian PTAC will provide expert advice and assistance to Native businesses in Ilinois. Registration: https://illinois.webex.com/mw3300/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=illinois&service=6&rnd=0.4311219595564416&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fillinois.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b0000000425feb822a23e50fcd3240c3b53427114a83d1977a067ad40610b26b9a68862cd%26siteurl%3Dillinois%26confViewID%3D180168469722997015%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAATGqH05TxfyGQswYLOETqt2VZQYnDAfMwmXLCZI0EhtMg2%26

11/17/2020

Andrew Johnson, Executive Director, Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, recently joined ABC 7 Chicago for a virtual town hall recognizing Chicago's vibrant Native American community for their history, contributions, and challenges in recognition of Native American Heritage Month.

ABC 7, Chicago's Number One station for news, presented a virtual town hall recognizing Chicago's Native American community: their history, contributions and challenges.