Four Bands Community Fund

“The CREATE program is outstanding! It allowed me and others to establish credit. I leaned how to make a budget and take care of my money.”

Mike Ducheneaux, owner of M & M Auto Repair

Four Bands offers classes, workshops, and one-on-one technical assistance to support small business development.

PLANTING THE SEEDS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP - An orientation class for individuals who would like to learn more about the steps in starting a new business. This is a great first step for people to take before entering Four Bands' comprehensive business development class. Download the schedule

CREATE (Cheyenne River Entrepreneurial Assistance Training and Education) - A comprehensive business development class. This class is aimed at individuals who complete the orientation class and determine they're ready to move forward in creating a business, and at existing business owners who are interested in seeking a business loan from Four Bands. The class addresses topics related to starting and growing a business in a remote, economically distressed reservation community. See the schedule

TALKING CIRCLES - Quarterly workshops about issues to help businesses improve their bottom line. Four Bands invites suggestions from businesses about areas where you'd like assistance. Contact Mark Shupick, mark@fourbands.org.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - A range of ongoing services provided to help new and existing businesses expand their markets, promote their products and services, improve customer service, set up financial systems, use Quickbooks, and more.

SERVICES - business development