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Session proposals
Members of the ATNI Economic Development Committee are encouraged to topics and session proposals for upcoming meetings.
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We are hiring!
Apply for open positions and see job listings from other Native organizations.
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Northwest Native Lending Network
NNLN is a community of practice for Native lending organizations across the region.
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State Small Business Credit Initiative
ATNI-EDC is managing the SSBCI program on behalf of 36 Tribes. We are investing in Native-owned businesses and Tribal enterprises.
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Our roots date back to 1953 when farsighted tribal leaders in the northwest formed the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), and dedicated it to tribal sovereignty and self—determination. Since 1996, ATNI-EDC has worked with ATNI Tribes to provide economic opportunity.
Building an Inter-Tribal Economy
Connect through events
Join us at our upcoming events and virtual office hours.
Monthly SSBCI Tribal Consortium Office Hours
October 17
12:00 PM PDT
Register here
Northwest Native Lending Network – Investment Ecosystem Luncheon
February 2026
Portland, OR
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ATNI 2026 Winter Convention
February 1-5, 2026
Portland, Oregon
Hilton Portland Downtown
NW Native Economic Summit
Our annual summit is coming back to Portland April 21-23, 2026. This regional event brings together leaders in native economic development, business resource providers, and entrepreneurs to address critical issues facing Tribal economic sovereignty.
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Latest news
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› Read more: ATNI-EDC brings home OFN’s Native CDFI Leadership Award!
ATNI-EDC brings home OFN’s Native CDFI Leadership Award!
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Economic Development Corporation has won Opportunity Finance Network’s inaugural Native Community Development Financial Institution Leadership…
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› Read more: Register for the 2024 NW Native Economic Summit & Fashion Show – Oct. 16-18 in Portland!
Register for the 2024 NW Native Economic Summit & Fashion Show – Oct. 16-18 in Portland!
The 2024 NW Native Economic Summit & Fashion is coming up October 16-18 in Portland, OR! We hope you can…
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› Read more: Check out ATNI-EDC’s latest newsletter
Check out ATNI-EDC’s latest newsletter
Read the latest update from ATNI-EDC in our January 2024 newsletter. This edition shares what’s new with the State Small…
