Elevating and Supporting Native American Business Owners Means Strengthening Our Own Communities.
Whether you live on a reservation, are part of the Native diaspora, or believe in #BuyNative, Idaho Rez Rising is an opportunity to connect with Native-owned businesses across Idaho. A website with an online directory to find a service you need locally or contact an artist whose work you want to support from afar.
The team of Idaho Connect is dedicated to identify, engage and empower small business owners from various diverse communities, including a concerted effort to uplift Idaho Native American entrepreneurs. At Idaho Connect, we believe in the ingenuity and resilience of our Native communities, and choose to assist in the economic impact that Native Americans bring to Idaho. Idaho Rez Rising connects you with entrepreneurs in a digital way. Instant access to purchase goods or services such as beautiful jewelry, delicious food, or even a needed handyman. Creating an online component for a business presents new opportunities. Idaho Rez Rising is an exclusive online tool offering increased visibility to businesses.
Join our initiative to strengthen our Native economies by buying directly from Native American entrepreneurs.
WHY GETTING NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESS'S ONLINE IS IMPORTANT
The ecommerce and online industry is expected to grow by almost $11 trillion between 2021 and 2025.
40% of all online purchases made during the holiday season are done on smartphones.
46% of American small businesses still don’t have a website.
By the year 2040, it’s estimated that 95% of all purchases will be through eCommerce
How does it work?
MEET OUR NATIVE ARTIST:
Derek No-Sun, War Medicine Empire
Write up on Derek, coming soon. Checkout his website in the meantime.
https://www.warmedicineempire.com/