Economic Impact Study - Closes August 31, 2024
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
Our First Annual Economic Development Conference will be held on November 7-8, 2024, at the North Star Mohican Casino & Resort in Bowler.
This event is a premier gathering of industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and policymakers who are shaping the future of economic growth in our state.
Engage in sessions that will discuss Tribal economic development opportunities, clean energy, entrepreneurial programs, cannabis initiatives and more - as well as receive an exclusive overview of the results of our Economic Impact and Housing studies.
Our room block is now open - use code WIEDC for your hotel reservations.
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.