NAYA’s Native Business Accelerator aims to build prosperity in Portland, Oregon’s Native American community by creating self-determined enterprises.

Our mission is to uplift and empower small businesses through a relational approach to targeted training, skills, and tools tailored to each cohort’s needs.

Additional benefits include one-to-one coaching, support, relationship building with peers, and access to community through the Native Business Accelerator network.

Alumni: Nisha of Tattoo 34 PDX

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12 WORKSHOPS

5 MONTHS

The cohort meets every other week from February to June. Exact dates and meeting time is dependent upon the final selected cohort’s availability.

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Core Curriculum

Overview of the program, program expectations, and cohort bonding.

Cohort Selection (Choice of 6)

SEO, digital marketing, social media.
Gaining self-sufficiency and crafting deliverables for your business.
Based on cohort interest

Final

The cohort meets and works together to refine their business presentations for graduation, brainstorm, and troubleshoot work completed thus far.
This is the cohort’s final where their graduation is broadcast to the public and NAYA community to showcase their business for promotion, potential new sales, and experience.

You have an existing business with positive net sales*
You can commit to 80% or higher attendance
You have the ability and the means to attend Zoom video meetings on a regular basis**
You can commit to 5+ hours a week for workshops, assignments, and 1:1 coaching
Graduate of NAYA’s Basics of Business course, a plus but not necessary*

*If you feel that you don’t meet these criteria, do not fret, we will assess each application individually!

** If you don't have the ability or the means to attend Zoom video meetings on a regular basis - this is okay, we will work with you to ensure you are setup for success prior to the start of the cohort.

New Client? Complete the Microenterprise Inquiry Form. Already filled out this form? Reach out to your NAYA Business Coach.
If eligible, an application will be sent to you covering your goals, commitment level, and time availability.
Your application will be reviewed by NAYA's Microenterprise team.
If it’s a mutually good fit, the Native Business Accelerator coordinator will reach out to schedule an interview.

Application Deadline: January 15th

Interviews: January

Cohort Begins: February

Cohort Ends: June

FAQ’S

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The program houses 12 workshops over the course of a 5 month period.
The cohort meets every other week from the third week of February through the third week of June.
Basics of Business is a 10 week course that meets once a week. This course focuses on members who are in the ‘pre-biz’ (concept and planning) stage of their business. The Basics of Business course helps to build a foundation for ‘green’ entrepreneurs.
The Native Business Accelerator is a great fit for businesses in operation with positive net sales. The NBA consists of 12 workshops with industry specialists, assignments, and 1:1 business coaching with a time commitment of 5+ hours per week from February to June.
(If you’re not sure where you fit - feel free to fill out the Microenterprise Inquiry Form)
Between cohort meetings, assignments, and 1:1 coaching (as needed), you’re looking at 5+ hours per week.