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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 1, 1995)
jK . LULL . 76 . 06 ..'bo t' t'Li uai y 199 5 USDA Distribution Dates Salem: Feb. 7, 8,9 Siletz: Feb. 21, 22, 23 ImiiiiJI THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE GRAND RONdE COMMUNITY Foundation pouring starts: Gaming Center building activity increasing daily Concrete ready-mix trucks are parading to and from the gaming center construction site on High way 18. Bruce Thomas, director of the Spirit Mountain Development Cor poration, said that about 100 cubic yards of concrete a day are being poured. The contractor, ajoint ven ture of Krause-Anderson of Min nesota and the Drake Company of Portland, is completing the footings for the foundation. Thomas said that ordering has started on the slot machines, the ac counting systems for the complex and furnishings. "We are also starting a search for a marketing director," he aid. "The marketing manager will be respon sible for marketing programs, in cluding work with advertising agencies and the marketing budget. The manager will supervise mar keting activities and sales people. A big feature of the work will be bringing in groups and bus tours. Register now for The Pow-wow Committee will be sponsoring craft classes for 1995 beginning this month. Monies for the classes came from a grant that the committee and staff worked hard for. The Gannett foundation dollars will be awarded to the Grand Ronde tribal committee. Resources are limited, but with this grant par ticipants of the classes can begin to make items for their regalia. Camille Mercier and Mychal Childers will be the instructors. i T mt rzs We think it is important to bring a marketing manager on board first so we can get started developing the market for our gaming center," Thomas said. After the marketing manager is recruited, a search will start for a facility services manager. That per son will be required to have sta tionary engineer and construction experience.' "We would like that person to keep track of construction activi ties and building plan changes so they can learn the system," Thomas said. A search will also be started for a general manager who will super vise the entire gaming center op eration. With the start of the spring sea son, work will also begin. on the traffic diversion project on High way 1 8. On Dec. 1 1 the Oregon De partment of Transportation issued a permit for the project. Craft Class Both are excited about this op portunity to share with partici pants in discussion about the his tory of items to be made. All are welcome to attend, but non-tribal members will need to purchase their own items and supplies to attend. In order to keep the class organized, as well as for track ing purposes, there are some rules and guidelines participants must follow. To register, call Camille at 879-2901. (Rules, format, and class schedule on page 2.) 1995 Approved Budget Pages 3-6 SPECIAL: Strategic Plan Insert I :1 i University ot Oregon Librmv. ' Received on: 02-U8-9.S t00 Smoke signals MORE OFFICES: A new modular building, purchased last fall, has been set up near Spirit Mountain Development Corp. It will provide badly needed office space for tribal employees. Small Business can assist you Business Loans When you start thinking about and planning a new business, money is always a concern. Ques tions about how to get the dollars you need burn in your mind. There are several funding sources avail able now. ONABEN (Oregon Native American Business and Entrepre neurial Network) Financial is of fering a new microloan program. The maximum loan amount is $2,500, with a maximum term of three years. ONABEN's goal is to provide clients with the opportu nity to learn about the commercial lending process, and access to other pools of money. ONABEN will subordinate their loan position so borrowers can leverage other loan funds. The ONABEN monies can be considered equity capital for a larger loan. Those of you who are looking to start or expand a busi ness, this is an excellent source. Loan application requirements in clude: ONABEN application ma General Council Meeting Sunday, Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. Tribal Community Center Meal Provided s O ', f"1" yj OF OREGON terials, a recent credit report, per sonal and business tax returns, and a business plan. Small Business staff members are available to help complete your application packet. The second source of funds is the Bureau of Indian Affairs grant and loan programs. Funds are admin istered on a first come, first serve basis. The new maximum grant amount for individuals is $50,000. BI A grants and loans require a busi ness plan, accompanied by their standard application materials. Credit Collections Successfully collecting money owed to your business often relies on getting adequate information about the business you are "loan ing" money to before you can ac tually grant them credit. Dunn and Bradstreet's Small Business Service department is offering credit infor mation services. They can provide credit information on over 10.5 million companies. Their database can provide a company's payment ' ; ' W L IP pwr' . February 1-15 1995 ,5.5, .... . -'WMWm'W-1. "'' j in 1995 history, creditor's findings, names and addresses of the principals, the firm's federal bankruptcy court findings, outstanding lawsuits, judgements, liens, collection agency referral, bank balances or loans, as well as highest credit ex tended to date. For $60 your busi ness could be saved from selling goods to a deadbeat customer. Call 1-800-544-3867. Business for sale If you are interested in owning a retail gift shop, there is currently a store for sale on the central Oregon coast with a long-term track record of sales and profits. The owners are asking $38,000 for their busi ness and are willing to provide fi nancial statements to strong per spective buyers. This store is lo cated in a busy, high-profile mall with an excellent customer base. For more information about any of these opportunities, contact Penny DeLoe at the tribal offices. (More Small Business news, page 8) f
