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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1995)
SMOKE SIGNALS October 1, 1995 Page 5 ' ' ' '" """" " '"-""-"n .iiiiiiiini i i i. .i i. jiiil iiim4ijiiiiiuii-,iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim.iiihiiiiiiiuiiih.ihu n n ii i i ii, ii uiiiiii i.ii i iiinii li.i a m mi n iii.iuiiiiiiii inMniimiinniiiMini.iiiim.au. Small Business sponsors business development classes The Small Business Development Division of the Tribe and ONABEN (Oregon Native American Busi ness and Entrepreneurial Network) is sponsoring two very informative business development classes this fall. All tribal members interested in owning and operating their own business are encouraged to sign up. HOW TO START A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS This class helps avoid costly potential mistakes of a business start-up. It provides the framework for suc cessful business start-up by assisting students in a bank able business plan and training them on how to prepare a successful application for financing. The class is held weekly for 10 weeks. Tuition: $100 Corvallis October 2, 6:30 p.m. Grand Ronde October 3, 6:30 p.m. Chiloquin Ocotber 11,6 p.m. Portland October 4, 6:30 p.m. Umatilla October 10, 6 p.m. Warm Springs October 10, 6 p.m. . SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Small Business Management is a year-long practicum in which advanced business skills are developed. Par ticipants get help solving real-life problems encoun tered as their businesses grow, while creating a net work for forming alliances within the Indian business community. The class meets monthly for 12 months. Tuition: $100 Grand Ronde 2nd Thursday of month Keizer to be announced Portland last Monday of month Umatilla 2nd Monday of month Warm Springs 4th Thursday of month For time and location, please call one of the follow ing tribal representatives: Penny DeLoe , Grand Ronde Tribe (503) 879-2476 Ed Case, Klamath Tribe (503) 783-2219 Dave Donna, Warm Springs (503)553-3592 Terry Pearson, Siletz Tribe (503) 922-1399 Katy Timmermann, Umatilla Tribe (503) 276-3873 Audrey Campbell or Carolyn McFerron, ONABEN 1-800-854-8289 - SBD faces budget cutbacks Due to budget cutbacks, Small Business can no longer provide FAX and long distance telephone services. Fees are being established for the use of the photo copier and paper (resume, card stock, and colored). A schedule will appear in the next Smoke Signals. Small Business Questions SBD staff has been informed that tribal members are not sure of what questions to ask concerning business ventures. That okay! Give us a call, and we can visit with you. Our staff is experienced, helpful, and patient. Remember, there are no stupid questions! OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER - Intro to PC's - - Intro to PC's - - Advanced Excel - Friday, October 6 Friday, November 3 Friday, December 1 Beginning Windows Beginning Windows - Beginning Windows Wednesday, October 11 Monday, November 6 Tuesday, December 5 Advanced Windows Advanced Windows - Advanced Windows - Friday, October 13 to be announced Tuesday, December 12 Beginning Word Beginning Word - - Beginning Word -Monday, October 16 Monday, November 13 Tuesday, December 19 Advanced Word Advanced Word Advanced Word -Friday, October 20 Monday, November 20 Friday, December 22 - Beginning Excel - Beginning Excel - - Beginning Excel -Friday, October 27 Tuesday, November 28 Tuesday, December 26 - Advanced Excel - - Advanced Excel -Monday, October 30 Friday, December 29 Art Gallery plans continue The plans are pro ceeding to establish a Native American Art Gallery in the Grand Ronde area. Sam Henny is re searching the idea to display artwork in tribal offices and ro tate the displays to highlight as many artists as possible. Sam Henny Details have to be worked out, but Sam hopes to have artwork displayed by the first part of this month. All artists and crafters should give Sam a call to re ceive a questionnaire and to have their name placed on the Small Business mailing list. You can reach her at 879-2487. (When dialing the 1 800 number, ask for extension 2487.) Come use the Small Business Information Center The Small Business Information Center (BIC) is now open and ready for use. The extensive library of busi ness plans covers everything from "Ad Agency" to "Win dow Washing Service". These plans are available and very user-friendly. The information is clear, concise, and covers all aspects of organizing a new business idea. If you have an idea for a business, contact SBD to find out if there is a plan in the library. The business plans cannot be checked out, but you are welcome to copy the information. The BIC is open to anyone needing research material on small business enterprises. Community Meetings to help answer business questions Small Business Development has scheduled a series of community meetings in different locations through out Oregon in order to introduce tribal members to staff and services provided by the SBD division. Meetings have been held in Salem and Eugene, and will be held in Bend and Portland this month. If you are a tribal mem ber who is interested in knowing more about develop ing your business or idea, please feel welcome to at tend. Small Business staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. As always, you can con tact a staff member at the tribal offices by calling 1-800-422-0232. The Portland meeting will be held on October 12 at the Oregon Native American Business and Entrepreneur ial Network (ONABEN) office at 520 S.W. 6th Avenue, Suite 914 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The meeting in Bend will be held on October 23 at Central Oregon Community College, Boyle Education Center, Room 155, from 7-9:30 p.m. Please attend!
