ONABEN: A Native American Business Network | The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Cowlitz Indian Tribe

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Founded by a consortium of Native Nations in the Pacific Northwest, ONABEN's mission is to increase self-reliance by promoting the diversification of reservation economies through the development of citizen-owned small businesses. ONABEN's programs provide financial counseling, business mentoring, links to tribal efforts, referrals to start-up financing, and access to a network of experienced teachers and business leaders. Its annual Trading at the River conference gathers entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, and business experts to share best practices in small business development. ONABEN has served over 10,000 Native American entrepreneurs since its founding in 1991.