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What is the Chamber
The Indigenous Internet Chamber of Commerce is the first cross-continent Chamber of Commerce specifically for Indigenous Entrepreneurs. It’s our business to help your business succeed. In addition to our exceptional programs and a diverse membership, you will find that this chamber isn’t like any other chamber in the world.
In today’s business world you must take advantage of every resource available to grow your company into a successful one. Some of those advantages can include everything from learning how to better market your product or service, making new business contacts and meeting other business leaders to receiving qualified referrals.
We represent home-based businesses and Fortune 500 companies throughout the Western Hemisphere
We provide programming that works for all our people
We are focused on the development of existing businesses and the global recruitment of new businesses
Chamber membership is your key to opening the door the world consumer’s. The Indigenous Internet Chamber of Commerce is “Your Business Advocate.”
Funding
The Chamber is a private organization under the IRS Code 501 (c ) (3) and is funded primarily by dues paid by member businesses and through the programs and events. It is not a government agency and receives no tax dollars.
Membership
Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment.
Vision
To be the advocate for Indigenous Business on the Internet
Mission Statement
Our mission is as follows: The Indigenous Internet Chamber of Commerce promotes and supports the development of electronic communications networks and tools to increase economic and educational opportunities for Indigenous Nations of the Western Hemisphere.
Values
The “Indigenous Internet Chamber of Commerce” is uniting Indigenous Peoples of the Western Hemisphere, from Greenland to Argentina through communication, technology, education, & commerce.
By removing the borders and uniting the First Nations we can preserve Native cultures, and sponsor economic growth for all who are involved.
We use Rotary Internationals standard of business ethics, which asks:
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Is it the truth?
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Is it fair for all concerned?
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Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
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Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Strategic Objectives:
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Help businesses grow and prosper by connecting people across the Americas via the Web
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Serve both Native American and non-Native American businesses and Individuals in order to promote business commerce across borders and cultures
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Enable start-up businesses to tap into the expertise of other members and learn how to better manage and promote their business
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Encourage mentoring relationships to help new or struggling businesses take a new look at their enterprise through the eyes of a seasoned professional who may be able to offer sage advice and council
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Be a resource for those interested in purchasing Native American products. Through IICOC, buyers go directly to the seller, without any extraneous steps
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Maximize exposure to the marketplace for all members
Organization
The Chamber will review our programs regularly, goals and results to bring about a healthier climate in which business and the community grow and prosper.
Community-Wide Efforts
Customer Service Excellence
Business & Education Collaborative
Susan Laflesche Amputation Reduction Network (SLARN)
Indigenous in Science with the Science Museum of Minnesota
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