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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
Native Entrepreneurs Pitch Contest
Native Entrepreneurs - Here's your chance to dream big and win one of two $5,000 prizes to build your own business!
Attend one workshop to be eligible to participate in the Pitch Contest at the Native American Tourism of Wisconsin (NATOW) Conference in June!
Fern Orie Joins WIEDC as Interim CEO
The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is pleased to announce that Fern Orie has joined our organization as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
“Fern is a founding member of the WIEDC. Her vision for our organization and her leadership throughout the years have been impactful and is significant to bringing us to where we are today. We are pleased to welcome her to this role as we continue our work and look to the future,” said Pamela Boivin, Chairwoman of WIEDC.
“WIEDC is focused on building financial sovereignty in Wisconsin’s Native communities, and Fern’s experience and knowledge is invaluable as we move forward. We acknowledge the work Jennifer Peters has done and wish her well in future endeavors,” Pamela continued.
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.