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State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Technical Assistance (TA) Program

Helping Tribal Entrepreneurs Prepare for Growth and Access to Capital

The State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal TA Program provides technical assistance and business education to eligible businesses owned by Tribal members.

Through this program, participating entrepreneurs can receive guidance to help them start a business, strengthen an existing company, prepare for funding, pursue contracts, and create sustainable growth.

About the Program

The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (AZHCC)received a two-year grant through The Department of the Treasury to support specific Tribal communities and their businesses and entrepreneurs through the AZHCC’s AIANNH (American Indian Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian) Project NABEDC.

The program is designed to help participants become:

  • Business-ready
  • Finance-ready
  • Contract-ready
  • Capital-read

The overall goal of the program is to empower Tribal Nations, and businesses owned by Tribal members, to start or expand their businesses.

Who We Support

The program may assist:

  • New entrepreneurs preparing to launch a business
  • Existing businesses looking to grow or scale
  • Businesses preparing for loans or investment
  • Companies pursuing contracting opportunities
  • Businesses developing high-growth or transformative projects
  • Projects with the potential to create strong revenue, profits, and jobs

Program Services

Participants may receive support in areas such as:

  • Legal formation and contracts
  • Accounting and financial records
  • Capital application support
  • Financial advisory
  • Capital preparedness
  • Business and strategic planning
  • Financial education and cash-flow planning
  • Loan and investment readiness
  • Access-to-capital guidance

Participation does not guarantee approval for a loan, investment, contract, or other funding opportunity.

Participating Tribal Nations

The program provides dedicated support to businesses owned by members of the following Tribal Nations:

  • Klawock Cooperative Association — Alaska
  • Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians — California
  • Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes — Montana
  • Shinnecock Indian Nation — New York

About SSBCI

The State Small Business Credit Initiative is a federal program that helps small businesses access capital and technical assistance.

SSBCI supports lending, investment, and business advisory programs designed to promote stability, growth, and entrepreneurship, particularly in underserved communities.

Are You Ready?

Complete the intake form to tell us about your business, your goals, and the type of assistance you need.

The NABEDC team will review your submission to determine eligibility and identify how the SSBCI Tribal Technical Assistance Program may be able to support your business.

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