ASIAN, HISPANIC, AFRICAN, NATIVE AMERICAN
Multi-Ethnic Business Association
MISSION
To educate, advocate, assist and develop businesses and non-profit growth. AHANA accomplishes this mission as a catalyst to provide opportunities for multi-ethnic and multicultural communities.
VISION
AHANA’s vision is a future where the economic base of the multi-ethic and multi-cultural communities thrives in the INW
CORE VALUES
Community
Creativity
Education
Respect
Wellbeing
Culture
Diversity
Inclusion
Partnership
Celebrating joint Humanity
Collaboration
Equity
Integrity
Growth
PRIORITIES AND GOALS
GOAL 1
Build a multi-cultural/education events center & premier source of cultural enrichment for multi-ethnic communities in the inland northwest.
Strategies
1. Formalize relationships with the UD and educational institutions in the Inland Northwest.
2. Ensure such collaborations and partnerships, increase investment in multi-cultural.
GOAL 2
Unify and increase collaborations among multi-ethnic and multi-cultural organizations in the inland northwest
Strategies
1. Develop MOU with Spokane institutions and NPOs that will help increase collaboration for economic growth.
GOAL 3
Advance a cultural and economic equity agenda in the Inland Northwest.
Strategies
1.Convene stakeholders for input of challenges of multi-culture
2.Collaboration with education institutions for research support
GOAL 4
Build a secure and effective infrastructure platform for MC collaboration
Strategies
1.Secure the financial resources, technology, and staff to manage the platform
2.Increase community engagement among multi-culture.
GOAL 5
Develop mutually beneficial relationships with mainstream organizations and large businesses
Strategies
1.Initiate MOUs with corporations and large businesses that will help further our mission
2.Obtain grants, donations and investments to advance our mission and vision
GOAL 6
Advocate for increased investments in MC with governmental institutions
Strategies
1.Initiate advocacy efforts that assist multi-culture socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the Inland Northwest.
2.Provide a center of opportunity for employment, business growth and economic benefit for multi-culture.
3.Elevate the voices of the economic disadvantaged multi-culture in the Inland Northwest.
“If you are looking to start a business, need help establishing LLC, or help getting business grants, this is the place to go. A great non-profit organization looking to help local business owners. They have been very helpful.”
– Travis