Two Rivers Community Development Corporation

What Two Rivers Community Development Corporation does

Two Rivers Community Development Corporation (Two Rivers CDC) is a Native American 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1986 and headquartered in North Bend, Washington. Its primary mission is to promote economic opportunities and cultural respect for Native American communities through community engagement, personal development, and business development services. The organization operates as part of the Native PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center) network, funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and provides business counseling, training, and government contracting assistance to 45+ recognized Native American tribal governments and 229 Alaska Native communities across a five-state Pacific Northwest region.

Core service offerings include individual and group business counseling, training programs covering SBA certifications (8a, HUBZone, SDVOSB), federal registrations (DUNS, SAM, CAGE, DSBS), proposal preparation, government contracting support, strategic planning for tribal councils and boards, TERO-related services, and specialized veteran transition programming. The organization operates The Reflection Center at Blackstar, a 125+ acre mindfulness and training facility in North Bend, WA that integrates business education with culturally sensitive stress reduction and nature-based programming under an MOU with King County Parks for Boxley Creek Park.

The business model relies on a mix of federal cooperative agreement funding (notably an SBA agreement), grants (including a 4Culture award for a veteran-focused program beginning Fall 2026), charitable donations, and program fees that vary by client demographics and travel needs. Many programs are delivered at no cost to participants when funded through federal agreements. Go-to-market is community-led: direct counseling and training delivered on-site, via weekly webinars, and through TERO and partner-hosted events. The organization explicitly excludes gaming and marijuana industries. Leadership is small (1-10 employees) and includes Executive Director Daucey Brewington (Lumbee & Coharie, Air Force veteran, US Air Force Academy, MBA) and Deputy Director Lea Anne Burke (Lumbee). No proprietary technology platform exists beyond a WordPress-based website and standard email/social media distribution channels.

Name

Two Rivers Community Development Corporation

Legal name

Two Rivers Community Development Corporation

Website

https://tworiverscdc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Two Rivers CDC is a Native American 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides business counseling, SBA certification training, and government contracting assistance to tribal governments, Native-owned businesses, and veterans across a five-state Pacific Northwest region, operating an SBA-funded PTAC and The Reflection Center facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Bend

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Two Rivers CDC is a Native 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that accepts donations to support its mission of promoting economic opportunities and cultural respect through community engagement and business development.
2. SBA Cooperative Agreement Funding: Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA funding supports training programs and operations.
3. Grant Revenue: Awarded grants from organizations such as 4Culture (King County cultural funding agency) to conduct specific training programs for Native American veteran-owned businesses.
4. Program Fees: Fees are assessed based on the nature of program/needs, demographics of client, and travel needs for training and counseling services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Two Rivers CDC is a Native American 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers business development counseling, training, and government contracting assistance to Native American tribal governments, businesses, and entrepreneurs. Core offerings include individual and group counseling, certification support (8a, HUBZone, TERO, Veteran), strategic planning for tribal councils, and the Reflection Center mindfulness facility.

Product overview

Two Rivers CDC is a Native American 501(c)(3) organization offering a portfolio of economic development and business support services for Native communities and businesses. The organization provides a unified service model combining business counseling, training programs, and government contracting assistance. Core offerings include the Business Counseling and Training Services, Government Contracting Assistance program, and The Reflection Center facility for mindfulness-based training. Specialized programs target Native Government entities (strategic planning, TERO support), Native Businesses (certifications, marketing), and Veterans (Veteran Project). The organization operates as part of the Native PTAC network, providing individual counseling, group training, and certification assistance for SBA programs including 8(a), HUBZone, and Veteran certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Reflections at Blackstar: A training and mindfulness center operated by Two Rivers CDC, featuring trails, fire pit, classrooms, and outdoor venues for meditation and self-reflective activities on over 125 acres of wooded land.
• The Reflection Center

Products and services

• Business Counseling and Training Services Individual and group counseling plus training programs for Native American entrepreneurs and tribes covering business planning, market research, marketing, certifications, government contracting, financing, and succession planning.
• Economic Development Program Program for tribal operations evaluation that leverages tribal assets including political structure, geography, culture, natural resources, human resources, and financial assets to build economic viability.
• Government Contracting Assistance Support with federal registrations (DUNS, SAM, CAGE, DSBS), certification assistance (SDB, 8a, HUBZone, TERO, DBE, M/WBE), proposal preparation, and contract performance guidance for Native American businesses seeking federal contracts.
• The Reflection Center A mindfulness facility with trails, fire pit, and classrooms on over 125 acres in North Bend, WA offering training that combines business education with stress reduction and culturally relevant mindfulness techniques.
• Native Government Programs Programs for Native Councils covering strategic planning, economic development, business development, and Tribal Employment Rights Office (TERO) support.
• Veteran Project Pilot program providing Native American veterans opportunities to discuss post-military service challenges, combining business training with culturally sensitive techniques, outdoor activities, and mindfulness awareness training.
• Strategic Planning and Board Development Training for tribal councils, gaming boards, housing boards, and enterprise boards covering group interaction dynamics, roles, responsibilities, and effectiveness evaluation.
• 4Culture Grant Program Series of seminars for Native American veteran-owned businesses covering SBA programs and culturally relevant stress reduction techniques, conducted at Reflections at Blackstar Conference Center.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% sales increase in one month for a Native American business owner who implemented website globalization strategies taught through Two Rivers CDC webinar

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded through a Cooperative Agreement with the SBA. SBA partnership enables delivery of business development training, government contracting programs, and certifications (8a, HUBZone, Veteran) for Native American businesses and tribal entities.
• APTAC (Association of Procurement Technical Assistance Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization of DLA-funded Procurement Technical Assistance Programs. APTAC provides networking, training, and information resources that support Two Rivers CDC's PTAC-related work.
• 4CultureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKing County's cultural funding agency. Awarded grant to Two Rivers CDC for Native American veteran business training programs beginning Fall 2026.
• Justice40 AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst cohort participant. Partnership between Elevate, Groundswell, The Solutions Project, Hummingbird Firm, and Partnership for Southern Equity to advance climate justice projects in frontline communities.
• SCOREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBA Resource Partner providing free confidential small business advice. Two Rivers CDC refers clients to SCORE for additional business counseling services.
• SBDC (Small Business Development Centers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBA-affiliated resource partner providing business counseling and research services. Two Rivers CDC refers clients for general business development assistance.
• Native CDFI NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization supporting Native Community Development Financial Institutions. Two Rivers CDC partners on lending and financing resources for tribal communities.
• King County ParksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMemorandum of Understanding for inclusion of Boxley Creek Park as part of The Reflection Center mindfulness and nature-based programming at Two Rivers CDC.
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Native American Industry Day events and GSA Fleet Training for tribal customers. GSA partnership facilitates government contracting opportunities for Native-owned businesses.
• Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (Nimiipuu Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of Nation Building Business Conference 2024. Partnership supports tribal economic development networking and training events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• First Nations Oweesta Corporation: Native CDFI intermediary providing capacity building, lending capital, and training to Native Community Development Financial Institutions—directly comparable in mission and target client base to Two Rivers CDC's economic development work.
• National Indian Business Association (NIBA): Native business advocacy and resource organization supporting Native American entrepreneurship, government contracting, and economic development with overlapping services in SBA certification and procurement assistance.
• Native CDFI Network: Coalition of Native Community Development Financial Institutions providing lending, financial education, and economic development services to tribal communities; Two Rivers CDC has a documented partnership with this network.
• Native PTAC (Native American Procurement Technical Assistance Center network): The nationwide PTAC network specifically serving Native American-owned businesses; Two Rivers CDC itself operates as part of this network providing identical business counseling, SBA certification, and government contracting assistance services.
• National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED): Major Native American economic development organization providing business training, contracting assistance, and capital access to tribal governments and Native-owned businesses, overlapping closely with Two Rivers CDC's core services.

Emerging players

• Native American Business Alliance (NABA): Membership-based alliance connecting Native-owned businesses with corporate and government contracting opportunities, intersecting with Two Rivers CDC's government contracting and subcontracting support offerings.

Regional players

• National American Indian Chamber of Commerce: Chamber-of-commerce style organization promoting Native American business development and government contracting, with similar tribal-government and Native-business client segments though broader national reach.
• Intertribal Agriculture Council: Native nonprofit supporting economic development in Indian Country with a focus on agriculture and natural resources, sharing the community-led nonprofit model and target client base of tribal governments and Native businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): SBA-affiliated network providing no-cost business counseling and training across the U.S.; Two Rivers CDC refers clients to local SBDCs, making it a near-substitute for general small business support though with less Native-specific specialization.
• SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives): SBA Resource Partner offering free business counseling and mentorship; Two Rivers CDC explicitly refers clients to SCORE for general business development, indicating a complementary rather than directly competing relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/twocdc
• Facebookfacebook.com/TwoRiversCDC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/two-rivers-cdc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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