Native American Business Resources

The SBA is committed to ensuring that American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians have full and open access to business development and other tools necessary to start and expand small businesses. In 1997, there were 197,300 American Indian and Alaska Native-owned businesses in the United States, employing 298,700 people generating $34.3 billion in revenues. The number of Native American businesses increased 84 percent from 1992 to 1997. SBA is particularly interested in assisting small business and economic development in disadvantaged tribal areas.

The SBA is a very strong advocate for Native American entrepreneurs and offers many programs and services to help them succeed. The following resources offer opportunities and guidance.

SBA Office of Native American Affairs

Native American Assistance

Native Edge

Native American Resources