Four
Directions Development Corporation
Events
Summer
2007 Four Directions Mobile Office Team
The second week of each month on Wednesday and Thursday, Four Directions
lending staff will set up shop at the tribal housing authorities in one of two
counties - Aroostook County or Washington County - to meet with tribal members
who are interested in home or business loans.
FDDC staff visits will occur on the following schedule:
Wed. June 13th at Aroostook Band of Micmacs and Thurs. June 14th at the Houlton Band of Maliseets.
Wed. July 11th FDDC at Passamaquoddy Tribe Pleasant Point and on Thurs. July 12th at Indian Township
Wed. August 8th at Aroostook Band of Micmacs on Thurs. August 9th at the Houlton Band of Maliseets
Wed. September 12th at Passamaquoddy Tribe - Pleasant Point on Thurs. September 13th at Indian Township
May 21 and 22, 2007
A two day orientation session at the
Aroostook County tribes is scheduled. Four Directions Development Corporation
staff will work with the Aroostook Band of Micmacs and the Houlton Band of
Maliseets to present information about Four Directions Development Corporation's
history and our educational and lending programs for tribal members and the
tribal leadership.
April 27th, 2007
Four Directions Development Corporation
will present information about Four Directions Development Corporation's
business education and lending program to the board of the Maine Indian
Basketmakers Alliance. Basketmakers and other business owners are eligible
for the Trickle Up grant program, Computers for ME program, and the Individual
Development Account savings program that is administered through the area
Community Action Program as well at Women Work and Community. Individuals and
business owners can qualify for these programs if you meet certain income
guidelines. Call Four Directions Development Corporation at 207-866-6545 for
more information.
March 19 and 20, 2007
A two day orientation session at the
Washington County tribes is scheduled. Four Directions Development Corporation
staff will work with the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point and at Indian
Township to present information about Four Directions Development Corporation's
history and our educational and lending programs for tribal members and the
tribal leadership.
Dec 2006 Wabanaki Business Development Institute Calais The third of three summits held in Maine that will focus on workforce development and environmental sensing by tracking national and global trends. The Institute is intended to:
1. Use core building
blocks to enhance economic and workforce development at the tribal level
2. Use “best practices” and cultural values from Indian Country to provide tools
for business development and decision making that provide opportunities for
successful tribal working relationships with the private and public sector.
3. Build partnerships between and among Maine tribes to take advantage of
initiatives and projects that focus on the Tribes “competitive advantage” in the
local, national, and global marketplace.
4.Maine tribes will create Native based private and public sector entities that
will provide opportunities for business and economic development that will
benefit all tribal members.
October 2006 Business Planning Training - "Six Week Start Up" Curriculum
Four Directions Development Corp. is offering Six Week Start Up, a six week program, in partnership with the Maine Small Business Development Center at Northern Maine Development Commission.This training program is designed to encourage the art of better business practices and teach you how to write a comprehensive business plan to guide your business expansion decisions and activities. Throughout the course, the Small Business Development Center instructor will focus on developing skills in areas such as; Time Management, Business Concepts, Legal Structures of Business, Marketing, Record Keeping, Financial Statements, Financial Resources and Writing a Business Plan.
June 8th - June 21th, and June 28th "e-Commerce" Workshop Series, Afternoons at the Target Technology Center in Orono at 20 Godfrey Drive. Presented by Marita Fairfield Director, of the Women's Business Center at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. To Register or for more information call Four Directions at 866-6545
MaY 17th "Recordkeeping for Business", from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Four Directions Offices, Target Technology Center, Orono, Maine. Presented by J. Ann McAlhany the Women's Business Center at Coastal Enterprises, Inc. To Register call Four Directions at 866-6545
2005/06 Giving Winds Capital Campaign The Maine Council of Churches and Four Directions Development Corporation invite you to learn how Native American Tribes in Maine are moving toward economic empowerment. For more information go to Four Directions Development Corporation programs.