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Native Business Accelerator
NAYA’s Native Business Accelerator aims to build prosperity in Portland, Oregon’s Native American community by creating self-determined enterprises.
Overview
NAYA’s Native Business Accelerator aims to build prosperity in Portland, Oregon’s Native American community by creating self-determined enterprises.
The Native Business Accelerator is a relational cohort style program that seeks to uplift and empower small businesses through targeted training, skill development, and tools tailored to each cohort’s needs.
In addition to acquiring knowledge with scaling small businesses, the cohort is provided with one-to-one coaching, technical support, relationship building with peers, and access and access to NAYA’s growing small business community.
the Impact and numbers
Client Reach & Engagement
Clients Served to Date
Clients Receiving 10 or More Hours of Technical Assistance
Total TA Hours Provided
(Direct 1-on-1 Support)
Total TA hours provided
(Group-Based: Workshops, Cohorts, etc.)
Total Number of Clients
(Participating in Group-Based: Workshops, Cohorts, etc.)
Client Outcomes & Impact
Jobs Created as a Result of Technical Assistance
Jobs Retained Due to Technical Assistance
Total Capital Secured by Clients (Loans, Grants, Equity)
Total Number of New Businesses Started by Clients
Total Number of Businesses in Operation Supported by the Project
Eligibility
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 workshops on 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*
*If you feel that you don’t meet these criteria, do not fret, we will assess each application individually!
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