NWNC Technical Assistance

Find the resources you need to connect you to specialists and professionals in all areas of business development; including financial management, legal support, marketing, and much more.

Startup Northwest

We know the business challenges you face, but rest assured you are not alone. Small Businesses and service providers from across the region are here to help get you timely and actionable information on a variety of topics to help meet your small business needs.

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Technical Assistance Webinars and Classes

Join us for virtual or in person classes to learn more about programs, resources, and practices to grow your business

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Northwest Native APEX

The Northwest Native APEX Accelerator provides technical assistance to American Indian/Alaskan Native, Native-Hawaiian owned businesses, Tribes, Tribal Enterprises, who wish to participate in the government marketplace. We provide in-depth training to support these government procurement endeavors in the form of in-person and virtual workshops, seminars and webinars.

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Native Technical Assistance Program (TAP)

Fostering Indigenous Prosperity: Igniting Success for Native Entrepreneurs

The Native Technical Assistance Program (Native TAP) is a specialized initiative designed to offer no-cost technical assistance to Native, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals, businesses, and communities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Native TAP is dedicated to working with all members of the community to advance the educational and economic opportunities for Natives in the Greater Pacific Northwest.

Businesses and individuals participating in the Native TAP are eligible to access our culturally responsive and vetted Professional Service Provider (PSP) Network at no cost which include legal services, accounting & bookkeeping support, credit coaching, tax preparation, human resource support, marketing & design, and more! Our PSP Network is made up of Native, Black, Indigenous, and POC businesses supporting your entrepreneurial journey.

To participate in the program, contact us today via our participation form, or by scheduling a 1-on-1 info session with our resource navigators to learn about our programs and services designed to support businesses from startup through advanced growth.

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Upcoming Webinars

June 2025

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

From Idea to Contract: How Small Businesses Can Break into Navy Contracting (Virtual)

June 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Selling Your Goods/Services to Government Agencies – Lapwai 6/24

June 25 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Giving Yourself Permission to Make Money

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ZZBOfGPYTkSn-vj-NE2i4g

June 26 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

No-Cost City of Seattle Reverse Vendor Tradeshow

Fisher Pavilion Harrison Street 305, Seattle, WA, United States

July 2025

July 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

What you need to know about Cybersecurity

July 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

NWNC Quarterly Luncheon

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Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Requirement

Watch this free, one-hour business webinar facilitated by our Northwest Business Resource Navigator Jen Maynard covering Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) and its impact on your business. Whether you’re unsure if your business needs to comply or curious about the steps involved, this session will provide you with the clarity and guidance you need. Jen covers who needs to file, how to identify your company’s Beneficial Owners, and the critical steps to ensure compliance. Don’t miss this essential information to avoid hefty penalties and ensure your business meets the latest regulatory requirements.

Native Enterprise

NWNC 's focus on Native Enterprise helps Natives engage actively in our economy.

This initiative seeks to foster comprehensive programs, services, training, technical assistance, and legal support to existing and emerging Native entrepreneurs in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

The NE Coalition Project is a full year of programming, offered in cohorts for group support and improved learning. It begins with the programs of our initial partners, and their suite of programs. These have been placed on a continuum of enterprise development, from initial exploration to preparing for startup funding.

Entrepreneurs in Oregon struggle to find resources. It may be because they are in isolated communities, or perhaps they are at a stage that has few programs. Or, their needs are unique, in a specialized industry and no resources are available where they live. The economy of Oregon cannot afford to lose business, so StartUpOregon was launched. StartUpOregon aims to address this problem by offering a kind of online center for entrepreneurship.

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