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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
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Friday, October 6 Friday, November 3 Friday, December 1
Beginning Windows Beginning Windows - Beginning Windows
Wednesday, October 11 Monday, November 6 Tuesday, December 5
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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
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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!