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Who is WIHEDC?

Learn more about the work that the Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development Corporation does in the Tribal Community and how we team with CDFIs...

What We Offer

Looking for financial support that goes above and beyond? WIHEDC is a CDFI that offers a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of underserved communities. We believe that everyone deserves access to the resources they need to succeed, and we work tirelessly to make that a reality.

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What's a CDFI?

We specialize in Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), an innovative approach to helping people realize their financial dreams. Through partnerships with CDFIs, our team has helped individuals and businesses alike leverage the power of CDFIs to create a brighter financial future.

Building Financial Sovereignty for Wisconsin’s Native Businesses, Tribal Enterprises, Families and Communities.

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Who We Are

The Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development Corporation (WIHEDC), 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.

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What We Do

Working together, WIHEDC'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.
 

WIHEDC'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.

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Native Business Hubs

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Success Stories

Wisconsin Indigenous Housing & Economic Development Corporation (WIHEDC) is dedicated to uplifting our clients through targeted projects that spark growth and innovation. Our success stories serve as a testament to the strength and resilience of Native American businesses. Dive into these narratives and discover the impactful results of our collaborative efforts.

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Serves Native American Entrepreneurs, located both on and off federally recognized reservations statewide.

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Serves the Ho-Chunk Nation and Native Americans statewide.

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Formerly NiiCaP.  Serves the Menominee, Sokaogon and Lac du Flambeau communities and Native Americans statewide.

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Serves all Tribal communities and Native Americans in the state of Wisconsin.

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Working together, the WIHEDC'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 WIHEDC 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.

WIHEDC 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.

The WIHEDC Members

Explore the Native Business Hubs for Wisconsin's Indigenous communities. Offering resources, support, and guidance.

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Stay current on all the latest news and events in the WIHEDC world - the best place to find out what we have going on!

News and Events

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