$6,313,809
circulated into the communtiy
116
hours of training
provided
71
community members trained
Growing the Economy Together
To help indigenous entrepreneurs and support our core programs – Business Coaching, Gitigaanike Foods Initiative, Arts Initiative, and Adaawe-wigamig Business Incubator –
WE PROVIDE FOUR MAIN SERVICES
FOR THE COMMUNITY:
1) Education, 2) Technical Assistance, 3) Financial Services, and 4) Commercial Space/Facilities.
(Data shown is for the year 2021)
SUCCESS STORIES
Cheryl Thomas
C’s Daycare is advancing by leaps and bounds. One of the local entrepreneurs assisted by 4-Directions Development (4DD), Cheryl Thomas has been shaping herself into a highly educated childcare provider with a diverse menu of services and opportunities. Cheryl along with her husband Greg started C’s Daycare in July of 2014. Ever since then she has been working through the struggles of a small business on the Reservation but has never given up.
WE DID IT!
Anishinaabe Art Festival
July 26-27, 2024
NEWS
Together with a talented group of artists and an enthusiastic community - "we did it!" The Anishinaabe Art Festival has been a rousing success since it began in 2022! We are excited to build on that success and to continue highlighting the beauty, strength, and pride of our indigenous culture. Welcome – we look forward to seeing you!
“I had an amazing experience working with Asha. She provided me with amazing support throughout the entirety of class, and prior to starting class through one-on-ones that were very specific to my business, and advice that I couldn't have gotten anywhere else."
– Kyle Little
"Finally, a dedication to the traditional and contemporary art and culture of our Indigenous brothers and sisters under one roof."
– Anishinaabe Arts Festival Guest