Apply Now: NAYA’s Native Business Accelerator Program (US)

Deadline: 17 January 2025

The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) is inviting applications for its Native Business Accelerator that aims to build prosperity in Portland, Oregon’s Native American community.

The program empowers and uplifts self-determined enterprises within a relational cohort focused on curated workshops, community, and coaching.

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.

This program is offered free of charge to NAYA clients.

Program Duration

The program consists of 12 workshops spread over a 6-month period from March through August.

Eligibility Criteria

You have an existing business in operation for at least 1 year
Your business is registered with the State of Oregon
Your business has positive net sales averaging at least $1000/month
You can commit to 80% or higher attendance
You have the ability and the means to attend Zoom video meetings on a regular basis (every other week)
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.

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