Four Bands Community Fund - Reports and Media

Four Bands welcomes invitations from the media to visit us, talk with our customers, and share our story of small business development on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation. We've included a sample of media coverage featuring Four Bands, provided a copy of our latest annual report that includes our audited financials, and provided other articles and newsletters that offer useful information about our past work and future direction.

Below are a few excerpts from our 2005 Executive Director's Report: Growing Our Commitment

Four Bands Community Fund turned five in 2005 and I couldn't be more proud. Through accountability and perseverance, we have grown investments for entrepreneurship development and strengthened a determined clientele. By all measures, we garnered a fruitful harvest.

We stimulated the growth of the local economy on the Cheyenne River Sioux Indian Reservation by providing financial and technical assistance to new businesses…

Our staff traveled to communities throughout the Reservation and supported self-sufficiency and empowerment…

We responded to the growing need for our products and services by strengthening our staff capacity and broadening our partnerships…

The bottom line-Four Bands Community Fund is growing a reservation economy of private, locally owned businesses to build assets, and retain and reflect the wealth that lies on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.

Among the results harvested in 2005:

REPORTS AND MEDIA