Hopi Credit Association supports Hopi Small Business owners by providing training, lending, and other resources to aid the small business owner on Hopi to succeed.
As a result of the grant received in 2020, we created the Hopi Small Business Directory, which will be updated each year. The directory will be available in print.
More about the Grant:
In 2020 the HCA received a grant award of $50,000 from NDN Collective and Oweesta. With this grant HCA partnered with the Hopi Relief project to provide support in several areas:
- Creation of a Small Business Directory Fair for businesses in the Directory to set up a booth to advertise and sell their products and/or services. The 2021 Business Directory Fair was held on July 30, 2021, with over 30 businesses participating.
- Establishment of a small business training week to take place in June each year. 2021 training topics offered:
– Small Business on Hopi & Taking the Leap – Wendi Lewis, Hopi Relief & StrongOnes Owner
– Working for a Hopi LLC, Artists Supporting Artists – Allen Honyouti, Honyoutiink & Mixed Media Artist
– Marketing Your Business – Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Gourd Jewels & Next Wave Warrior
– Financial Services & Business Bookkeeping – Alissa Charley, Hopi Credit Association - Resource bags were provided for businesses that participated in the directory that included:
– Planners
– Receipt Books
– Storage Clipboards
– Columnar Pads
– Personal Protection Supplies
– Face Masks w/logo
– Pens w/logo
– Stickers w/logo - A network of over 100 businesses on Hopi was created through outreach of this project.
Hopi Credit Association Business Lending
The HCA has several products geared to the business owner on Hopi. Business loans up to $100,000.00 may be applied for to assist in business expansion or start-up. The HCA also offers a micro-enterprise loan up to $5,000.00 to assist small business owners in the purchase of raw materials, or supplies, and for other small purchases. Each of our Business loans require a Hopi Business License of Peddlers Permit. Please contact the Hopi Tribe Office of Revenue Commission at (928) 738-2205 for more information.
For more information on our business loans and the application, please access the Loans & Services page or contact us at 928-738-2205.
Resources for Business Owners
Small Business Administration
Small Business Administration (sba.gov)
COVID-19 Resources for Small Businesses
https://www.sba.gov/blog/covid-19-resources-small-businesses
