Project Jumpstart: Driving it Home is funded by the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Office of Native American Affairs. Through its contractor, Kauffman & Associates, Inc. (KAI), the SBA will provide technical assistance, market analysis, communications training, and website development to 40 Native American business owners in targeted economically disadvantaged areas of Indian Country. The selected regions include: Eastern Washington/Northern Idaho, Alaska, Oklahoma, and New York State. The services will be provided at no charge to the business.

KAI staff will conduct an initial needs assessment to identify business strengths and weaknesses, capital requirements, capacity and infrastructure, marketing opportunities, and barriers. KAI will develop a market analysis, a message and/or branding, and a personalized website for each business. Additionally, KAI will convene regional training and technical assistance sessions to work with the business owners from each region.