Founded in 2003, the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation (CPCDC) provides access to capital and business development services to Native Americans in order to expand the capacities of small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. As a non-profit community development financial institution, the CPCDC has lent millions of dollars needed by small businesses to turn their ambitions into reality while helping to stimulate job creation and economic development. Whether the venture is a start-up operation or the expansion of an existing business – training and/or one-on-one assistance can help your business grow more efficient, productive and profitable.  Individual counseling is an integral component of the strategy for helping Native American business owners gain the capacity to successfully operate their business concerns.  In addition to one-on-one counseling, clients may the opportunity to take advantage of programs offered by Gordon Cooper Technology Center and/or the Potawatomi Business Network – a cadre of active professionals in critical business areas such as accounting, law and marketing.