Education & Growth | Relationship Building | Economic Justice & Transformation
Join us on a path toward a more just economy for all
A deliberate reimagining of technical assistance, advocacy, and networking.
Reimagined with the traditions and dreams of our ancestors, curated for Native entrepreneurs across the Pacific Northwest.
Guiding Principals and Values
Guiding Principles & Values
Select one of our values in our Pillar Wheel to learn more about the principles of NWNC
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Foundation for Future Generations -
Collective Responsibility and Ownership -
Sovereignty -
Addressing Community Needs -
Giving Back -
Reciprocity
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Collaboration -
Dignity -
Sustainability -
Honesty -
Leadership -
Accountability
Envision
Envision
Are you starting the visioning process? Do you have an idea and are exploring the options? Do you need assistance getting formalized or started? This is where you will find support business planning, seeking funding/investment, etc. Learn how to incorporate Native values and personal values and goals into your business within your community.
Envision
Are you starting the visioning process? Do you have an idea and are exploring the options? Do you need assistance getting formalized or started? This is where you will find support business planning, seeking funding/investment, etc. Learn how to incorporate Native values and personal values and goals into your business within your community.
Engage
Engage
Engage
Flourish
Flourish
Need help continuing to work out the details of operations? Need support Developing routines and systems in accounting , taxes, and payroll? Here you will find resources to feel more confident in solidly meeting income and cash flow goals and understanding markets and products.
Flourish
Need help continuing to work out the details of operations? Need support Developing routines and systems in accounting , taxes, and payroll? Here you will find resources to feel more confident in solidly meeting income and cash flow goals and understanding markets and products.
Sustain
Sustain
Do you feel solid in all of your operations systems? Is your business running well and you have capacity to work on the business rather than in it? Are you solidly meeting income and cash flow goals? Find resources here to support your business in operating successfully while meeting personal goals and contributing to your community, meeting their needs, and becoming a pilar within in the local economy. Work towards becoming a staple business through contracting (if applicable) and becoming a leader in business and the community.
Sustain
Do you feel solid in all of your operations systems? Is your business running well and you have capacity to work on the business rather than in it? Are you solidly meeting income and cash flow goals? Find resources here to support your business in operating successfully while meeting personal goals and contributing to your community, meeting their needs, and becoming a pilar within in the local economy. Work towards becoming a staple business through contracting (if applicable) and becoming a leader in business and the community.
Thrive
Thrive
Have you been operating successfully for 5 plus years? Are you an expert or feel solid in all of your business operations? Does your business serve in a strong role in community wealth building and reciprocity (partnerships, sponsorships, giving back, donations)? Find resources here for continuing to meet your income and cash flow goals, employment goals, and find opportunities for collaboration with partners and networks.
Thrive
Have you been operating successfully for 5 plus years? Are you an expert or feel solid in all of your business operations? Does your business serve in a strong role in community wealth building and reciprocity (partnerships, sponsorships, giving back, donations)? Find resources here for continuing to meet your income and cash flow goals, employment goals, and find opportunities for collaboration with partners and networks.
Regenerate
Regenerate
Are you ready to move on to another phase of your life or another business venture? Are you intersted in setting goals for exiting the business while supporting your investments? Here you can find resources how to respectfully and sustainably leave (sell, pass on, or dissolve) a business while continuing to meet the needs of the community and honor your values.
Regenerate
Are you ready to move on to another phase of your life or another business venture? Are you intersted in setting goals for exiting the business while supporting your investments? Here you can find resources how to respectfully and sustainably leave (sell, pass on, or dissolve) a business while continuing to meet the needs of the community and honor your values.
Explore Our Program Areas
We are committed to the Native Community, our members, and partners:
Education and Growth
- Student Academic Achievement Award (SA3) Program
- Native Enterprise Program
- StartUp Platform
- Technical Assistance Program
Relationship Building
- Building Relationships and Networking Opportunity Events
- Multi-Chamber Gatherings
- The Annual Gathering
- Networking Luncheons & Annual Spring Mixer
- Communications & Media
Economic Justice and Transformation
- Advocacy, Representation & Community Policy Engagement
- Vibrant Tribal Economies
Latest News & Updates
Advanced Tribal, LLC.
Advanced Tribal, LLC., SILVER SPONSOR $5,000 As a construction business, Advanced Tribal operates with dignity, honor, respect, and integrity. We are collaborative and welcome partnerships for various projects while bringing exceptional quality to our work with clear communication and problem-solving expertise.
Perkins Coie LLP
Perkins Coie LLP, BRONZE $2,500 Perkins Coie is proud to be a sponsor of The Gathering 2024 and stands in support of the Northwest Native Chamber’s mission of empowering Native
Building Community Relationships
We are committed to the Native Community and to our Members: