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Dear Friend,

As part of our commitment to supporting Indigenous entrepreneurship and sustainable business growth, we're excited to invite you to an exclusive webinar featuring the SLAP™ Program in partnership with Silver Lining. Attendees will hear directly from Indigenous entrepreneurs who have participated in SLAP, gain insight into the current landscape of Tribal small businesses, and learn how collective, culturally grounded support can drive real impact.

📅 Save the Date: September 18, 2-3 PM ET
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This virtual session will introduce you to the SLAP™ Program—a comprehensive 12-month initiative designed specifically for small businesses, offering:
* Expert coaching and mentorship
* Structured business development framework
* Built-in accountability systems
* Micro-grants to fuel your growth

Who Should Attend:
* Indigenous entrepreneurs & small business owners
* Tribal economic development staff & leaders
* Native CDFIs & community organizations
* Federal partners, funders & policy advocates
* Anyone seeking to support Indigenous business resilience

Meet The Expert Panel

Estakio Beltran (Tolteca-Mexica, Tlatoani)

Office of Strategic Partnerships, U.S. Department of the Interior

Estakio specializes in creating strategic alliances that strengthen Native American community resilience through innovative public-private partnerships.

Kelly Dennis (Shinnecock & Hassanamisco Nipmuc)

Partnerships Strategist, DOI Office of Strategic Partnerships

Kelly focuses on building meaningful relationships between Tribal Nations, federal agencies, and private sector partners to drive innovation and support Tribal community priorities.

Juan Pablo Rivadeneira Jijón

Senior Manager for LATAM Growth, Silver Lining

With four years of experience implementing the SLAP™ methodology, Juan Pablo has guided hundreds of small business owners worldwide toward greater profitability and sustainability.
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Please share this opportunity with other Indigenous entrepreneurs and sustainable businesses in your network. Together, we can strengthen Tribal economies and build more resilient communities.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

P.S.
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Don’t miss David Levine speaking on a virtual panel at the Next System Convergence II: Toward A New Paradigm of Development: The Chicagoland Industrial Retention Network

Tomorrow, September 4th, from 3pm-5pm ET, join David Levine, Pauline Lake, David Robinson, Katy Stanton, and Drew Crowe in this interactive panel discussion and explore how building early warning networks for manufacturing companies can serve as a catalyst for systemic change, including preserving quality jobs, shifting ownership structures, and strengthening local economies. Presented byManufacturing Renaissance ([link removed]) ,The Federation for a Manufacturing Renaissance ([link removed]) ,Progressive Democrats of America ([link removed]) , and theUrban Manufacturing Alliance. ([link removed])

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