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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
Photo: Kari Rowe
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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.
Photo: White Buffalo Asdzáán
Core Curriculum
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Overview of the program, program expectations, and cohort bonding.
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Cohort Selection (Choice of 6)
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SEO, digital marketing, social media.
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Gaining self-sufficiency and crafting deliverables for your business.
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Based on cohort interest
Final
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The cohort meets and works together to refine their business presentations for graduation, brainstorm, and troubleshoot work completed thus far.
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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.
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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
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.
APPLICATION PROCESS
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.
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The cohort meets every other week from the third week of February through the third week of June.
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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)
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Between cohort meetings, assignments, and 1:1 coaching (as needed), you’re looking at 5+ hours per week.
APPLY
Applications are being accepted through January 15th.
The first step is to complete the Microenterprise Inquiry Form below:
Already filled out this form? Contact your Microenterprise business coach.
ALUMNI
2022 COHORT
Athene Stevens
White Buffalo Asdzáán
Diné and Omaha mother and daughter duo from the Shiprock, NM curating handmade bags, jewelry and accessories.
Hana Bernadett-Williams
Little Grasshopper Family Therapy
A culturally inclusive, non-discriminatory, early childhood & family therapy practice.
a.c.ramírez de arellaño
Artist
Celebrated speaker and multimedia artist.
Michelle Week
Good Rain Farm
We tend the land with 7 generations in mind, a concept widely held by many cultures the world over. The farm celebrates all forms of foods emphasizing traditional native foods.
Brandi Delfosse
Flashback Photography
Artist and photographer specializing in specialize in lifestyle, weddings, engagements, family portraits, head shots, fashion, community events and fundraisers.
Lakota Scott, ND
Naturopathic Medicine
Dr. LaKota Scott is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor with a Certificate in Natural Childbirth. She completed her naturopathic medical training at the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon, with particular interests in midwifery, physical medicine, generative health, and community health.
Rebecca Smith
Ice Queen
The world’s first vegan paleteria.
Aurianna Oricchio
Sown Seed Bead
Mixed indigenous beader from Oklahoma living in PDX.
Jason + Julie Barnes
360 Project Management Corp.
360 PMC is involved in every stage of construction from scope of work development, budgeting, schedule development, design, bidding, procurement, logistics, construction, project acceptance, and close out.
Nicolle Klein
Oregon Roots Photography
Photographer and artist.
Jermaine Talbert
Drip Detail + Pressure Washing
Professional Services
Chenoa Landry
Chenobie Designs
Beader, maker and artist.
Carrie Fuentes
Equity In Motion
Creating equitable shifts in structures based on action oriented strategies.
James Altman
Alt-Butler
Produces and sells quality spirits, and other beverages.