NEI: Boston, Massachusetts 2026

Native Edge Institutes (NEIs) are free one-day, in-person events that provide both established and aspiring business owners with critical business training. NEIs also connect participants to resources available in their region, along with one-on-one business counseling, coaching, and matchmaking services. Access to the National Center's unique N2N (Native to Native) business network will be made available to all attendees, as well as the National Center's in-region procurement and technical assistance training. Federal program and procurement coaching, accessing capital via Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), and navigating the SBA and Bureau of Indian affairs will also be featured prominently at the events. We continue to offer a virtual component to every NEI.