Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Wisconsin Indian Business Alliance Members Awarded $1.250 Million from Native American CDFI

By Native News Online Staff - December 03, 2019 at 12:00AM

Published December 3, 2019

LAC DU FLAMBEAU, Wis. — The four members of the Wisconsin Indian Business Alliance (WIBA) have been awarded a total of $1,250,000 in grant funding from the Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA).

“Native Americans face great barriers to accessing capital and basic financial services. WIBA is a coalition of non-profit organizations focused on expanding Native economic development by building the financial sovereignty of Native individuals, families, Native-owned businesses and communities in Wisconsin. This funding will enhance our ability to serve our communities and Wisconsin’s Native Americans,” said Fern Orie, Chairwoman of WIBA and CEO of the Wisconsin Native Loan Fund.

WIBA Members were awarded:

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