Resilience, Recovery and Prosperity Video Series
Building Financial Sovereignty for Wisconsin’s Native Businesses, Tribal Enterprises, Families and Communities.
Who We Are
The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC), formerly known as the Wisconsin Indian Business Alliance (WIBA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and a coalition of non-profit Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).
Our mission is to expand Native economic development by building the financial sovereignty of Native individuals, families, Native-owned businesses, Tribal enterprises and communities in Wisconsin.
What We Do
Working together, WIEDC's Members collaborate and leverage resources to maximize access to loans, training and counseling to best serve the enrolled Members of the 11 Federally recognized Tribes in Wisconsin – both on and off reservation communities.
WIEDC's Members collectively bring millions of dollars to Wisconsin Indian Country from corporations, foundations and government programs to deliver our continuum of loan products and capacity-building technical assistance.
See who we are, what we do, and a couple of the Native businesses we have helped.
Latest News
Request for Proposal - Economic Impact Study for Wisconsin Tribes
We are seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms or individuals to conduct an economic impact study. This study aims to highlight the substantial contributions of non-gaming tribal entities and indigenous small businesses to the State of Wisconsin. This study will cover all 11 tribes within Wisconsin.
Deadline to submit a proposal is November 30, 2023.
Randy Cadotte Hired as Advancement Director
Jennifer Peters, CEO of the Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC), announces the hiring of Randy Cadotte as the Advancement Director.
“I am pleased to announce that Randy has joined WIEDC as our Advancement Director. Randy’s background, leadership experience and commitment to Wisconsin’s Native communities make him the perfect fit for our organization. I am looking forward to working together, and to his successful efforts in securing financial support for our organization’s development and capacity building,” Jennifer said.
Wisconsin Diverse Enterprise Network (WiDEN)
WIEDC is participating in the Wisconsin Diverse Enterprise Network (WiDEN), a statewide minority business directory. We encourage you to promote your business. Learn more and register at https://widen.biz/.
Success Stories
Meet Our Members
Working together, the WIEDC's four Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) coordinate and leverage resources to maximize access to loans, training and counseling to best serve Wisconsin Indian Country – both on and off federally recognized reservation communities.
Through collaboration, the WIEDC is working to build a strong, vibrant economy for Native American individuals, families, businesses and communities by offering affordable lending opportunities to Tribal Members in Wisconsin.
WIEDC Members work collectively to bring millions of dollars to Wisconsin Indian Country from corporations, foundations and government programs to deliver our continuum of loan products and capacity building development services to Native individuals, families, businesses and communities.
First American Capital Corporation (FACC)
Serves Native American Entrepreneurs, located both on and off federally recognized reservations statewide.
Woodland Financial Partners (WFP)
Formerly NiiCaP. Serves the Menominee, Sokaogon and Lac du Flambeau communities and Native Americans statewide.
Wisconsin Native Loan Fund (WINLF)
Serves all Tribal communities and Native Americans in the state of Wisconsin.