Page 9 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - May - June 2023

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Financial knowledge powers the future

CTLF programs aim to members, employees of tribal
set folks up for success entities and the local rural
community surrounding the
Contributed by Tamra Marlowe Chehalis Reservation. It is the only
small business resource center in
The Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund the area that focuses on Native
is launching a summer series of American business development.
workshops to provide financial FUN FACT
empowerment for young people Indianpreneurship
and aspiring business owners. Aspiring business owners and
Financial education is vital to those who would like to grow their According to U.S.
build a strong foundation for all businesses are invited to participate Census Bureau
native communities and tribal in the ONABEN-licensed program statistics, Native
economies. Indianpreneurship. American-owned
Our young people need these The nine-week program businesses
empowering skills to manage covers a broad range of topics contribute more
money with confidence. This from launching your business, than $33 billion to
includes understanding subjects to creating a marketing plan the U.S. economy
such as how money works and to managing financial reports. every year and
how to spend it to important CTLF now offers this program employ more than
life skills such as developing a throughout the year with classes 200,000 people.
spending plan, savings, paying in person and over Zoom.
bills, paying for an education,
buying a home, investing and CTLF Golf Tournament CTLF workshops can help
owning a business, along with If you are looking for a fun tribal members manage
managing financial and personal way to support CTLF, consider money with confidence.
security in a digital world. playing in the annual CTLF Golf
Tournament on Friday, July 21, at
Building Native Communities Oaksridge Golf Course in Elma.
The OWEESTA-licensed The event includes:
program Building Native n Burgers and hot dogs
Communities will be hosted by courtesy of Great Wolf Lodge.
CTLF in August and September n Hole-In-One prize is a
and covers seven topics during four Harley Davidson Motorcycle!
sessions that are three hours each. n Round of 18 holes including
n Building Thriving Native a cart, lunch and prizes costs $125
Economies per player.
n Money In Native Culture n Prizes for the winning team
n Banking 101: Check It Out (four players), longest drives,
n Credit Journey: Thriving, closest to the pin and putting
Not Just Surviving contest!
n Credit & Loans: n Mulligans, drink tickets and
Understanding, Applying and raffle tickets are available.
Managing To participate in any of the
n Home Is Where the Heart Is: above events and learn more
Ultimate Adulting about workshop dates and times,
n Circle Of Life: Financial please contact Tamra Marlowe
Milestones at 360-709-1631 or tmarlowe@ Guy Youckton, Ben Starr III and Dustin Klatush wear their championship
CTLF serves Chehalis tribal chehalistribe.org. jackets from last year’s CTLF Golf Tournament fundraiser.

WIC through SPIPA
USDA food pickup available

11 A.M.-2 P.M. JULY 21 AT
THE COMMUNITY CENTER
The organization meets the special
nutritional needs of pregnant, SPIPA’s program offers food
breastfeeding and postpartum moms; to help fill up your freezer,
infants; and children up to age 5. fridge and cupboards!
NEXT DATE: JULY 13
CALL: Debra Shortman
CONTACT: Debra Shortman at 360- at 360-709-1689
709-1689 or wicnutrition@spipa.org