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Native Entrepreneurship In South Dakota: A Deeper Look

In December 2004, CFED, with funding from the Northwest Area Foundation, published: Native Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities for Rural Communities. This initial national report found that the rate of Native entrepreneurial activity is growing nationally and entrepreneurship can help Native communities to overcome poverty and achieve economic growth. The report also found, however, that very little information exists that documents the activities and challenges of Native entrepreneurs operating on or near reservations.

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