RedWind is reported thrilled to hold its next workshop, hosted by the Economic Development Department of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Nation).

This small business development workshop will be provided at the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, 1504 305th Street, in the Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center – Red Earth Room in Tama, Iowa on Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12th, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

All Native entrepreneurs are invited to attend and strongly encouraged to register for this free two-day course for small business development. The training workshop will benefit anyone who operates or is considering operating a small business.

This workshop, one of (15) RedWind will hold this year, will cover business concepts indispensable for anyone starting up or running a small business. Instructors will also identify and help participants avoid common pitfalls.

The training will provide comprehensive information on topics important to aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners related to business planning, access to capital, basic bookkeeping, human resources, problem solving and marketing a small business.

RedWind will present this training, partnering with the Meskwaki Nation Economic Development Department.

The event is free to attend and open to the public. All class materials and refreshments will be provided to participants at no cost.

Larry C. Lasley, Sr. Director of the Meskwaki Nation Economic Development Department said, “Self-sufficient tribal communities are essential to successfully meeting economic challenges today and in the future. I welcome all aspiring entrepreneurs to join us for this exceptional educational small business development workshop.”

* To register, please use the following link: www.nativesmallbusiness.org/meskwaki. You may also

contact Larry C. Lasley at 641-484-9501 or director.econdev@meskwaki-nsn.gov

If you would like more information about the trainings you may go to www.nativesmallbusiness.org/.

Native American Entrepreneurial Empowerment Workshops are provided to Native communities across the country through support from the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA). The mission of the SBA is to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business by providing financial, contractual and business development assistance and advocating on their behalf within the government. More information about the SBA ONAA can be found at www.sba.gov/naa.

ONAA contracted with RedWind to provide the subject workshops through contract number: SBAHQ-13-F0134.

RedWind is a Native operated technical assistance firm that helps transform and build strong tribal nations,

enterprises and organizations. RedWind provides the experience and practical tools to help organizations meet

the challenges facing tribal communities today. For more information about RedWind, please visit www.redwindgroup.com for more info.