The SBA is committed to ensuring that American Indians, Alaska Natives
and Native Hawaiians have full and open access to business development and other tools
necessary to start and expand small businesses. In 1997, there were 197,300 American Indian
and Alaska Native-owned businesses in the United States, employing 298,700 people generating
$34.3 billion in revenues. The number of Native American businesses increased 84 percent
from 1992 to 1997.
SBA is particularly interested in assisting small business and economic development in
disadvantaged tribal areas.
The SBA is a very strong advocate for Native American entrepreneurs and
offers many programs and services to help them succeed. The following resources offer
opportunities and guidance.
SBA Office of Native American Affairs
Native American Assistance
Native Edge
Native American Resources
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