Tools for your Financial Wellness with Bank of the West

Join us for one or all three free events to become more financially fit for the remainder of 2023! Tuesday, May 2 - 12:00 - 1:00 PM PT Economic Update for Small Business Owners Kick off National Small Business Week with an Economic Update focused on small business owners. Bank of the West Chief Economist […]

SBA Veteran Small Business Resource Brief

Veteran-owned firms represent a unique force within the American economy. Veterans own approximately 2.4 million small businesses or 9 percent of all small firms in the U.S. In addition, some 200,000 veteran-owned firms are owned by service-connected disabled veterans. Veteran entrepreneurs play an incredibly important role in the U.S. economy, and therefore special programs have […]

TAX BASICS 101

Event Details No one wants a “friendly” letter from the IRS. Taxes are an important part of starting a business and it’s not as difficult as you think! But where do you start? How should I set up my business: as a sole proprietor, LLC, corporation, or partnership? What can I deduct and how do […]

Legal Compliance for Posting, Marketing, and Selling

About this event With more than 300 million people online, it’s estimated that 1 in 3 Americans use the Internet regularly. The biggest reason for the Internet’s popularity is its accessibility. Compared to other forms of media, the web is cheap, easy to navigate, and lets you reach millions of people at little to no […]

Financial Power

Join us for an informative session on understanding credit and reading credit reports. This event is designed to help you gain a better understanding of your credit score and how it affects your financial health. Our expert speakers will guide you through the basics of credit, including what factors affect your credit score and how […]

Lending + Lenders

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Thinking about how to become more financially secure? Our financial wellness class has something to offer everyone no matter your budget. In this class we offer topics such as: Building a healthy economy Developing a spending plan Working with Checking and Savings accounts Understanding credit and your credit report Using credit Being a smart consumer […]

Essential Elements of a Successful Business

About this event Entrepreneurs leading businesses of all kinds face steep challenges managing each part of the company, from developing a strategic plan to handling day-to-day operations. Balancing these competing demands while maintaining focus on the company’s goals can be difficult and overwhelming, especially for first-time entrepreneurs. Sometimes it can feel like you’re missing a […]

Investment with Shawn Spruce

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Mni Sota Fund will be hosting Shawn Spruce, a consultant of First Nations Oweesta, to teach an investment class that will include information on how to invest in stocks, bonds, retirement, cryptocurrency etc