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She didn’t have time to feed her horses and cows. She didn’t have time to do anything but get into the ambulance. Her husband had just been in a near-fatal car accident, and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in Southwestern South Dakota, that meant a long drive. At 90 miles away, the hospital in Rapid City had the closest intensive care unit. Hunter had to get into the ambulance and then spend almost two hours watching h...","published_at":"2017-08-21T20:07:03Z","author_name":"Everett Cook","url":"/feed/90714","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/90714"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":10666,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:10666","question":"I noticed that at least one of the founders was on LinkedIn; however, there is no presence of Native American Natural Foods. IMHO I believe the name of the company should have its own account on LinkedIn as well as Twitter. This would generate more interest and information, resulting in possibly more investors and more sales. Just a suggestion from your newest small investor.","author_name":"Larry Berman","votes":3,"created_at":"2017-07-02T15:13:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-10666","answers":[{"id":11879,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:11879","answer":"Thank you for the suggestion Larry and your investment. We will look into creating an account.","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":0,"created_at":"2017-08-11T15:53:30Z"}]},{"id":23248,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:23248","question":"When will the investors receive the perks? A precise date (rather than a few weeks) would be nice information to have. Also, can you provide an update on the use of the fund raised? Like many investors, I believe in and support what you do. Good or bad, I just want to know the facts.","author_name":"David Chang","votes":2,"created_at":"2018-06-28T16:43:53Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-23248","answers":[]},{"id":151963,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:151963","question":"I was wondering if there was any update on how the company is doing?","author_name":"Zachary Marcotte","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-06-01T04:03:51Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-151963","answers":[]},{"id":143997,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:143997","question":"I just saw an article about Tanka - https://www.hcn.org/articles/tribal-affairs-how-the-indigenous-bison-bar-was-appropriated-by-epic-provisions. it got me looking at Tanka's current presence on internet - and there is a 501(c)(3) Tanka Fund soliciting donations. So - what happened to the company we invested in? anyone know what happened to our \"stock\"? I kind of assumed I bought an expensive ball cap (donors of $500+ are now offered a NZ wool blanket), but would have liked to hear something about them.","author_name":"Debra L. Hamilton","votes":1,"created_at":"2021-04-23T04:10:41Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-143997","answers":[]},{"id":104338,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:104338","question":"Can you give an update on how the recent Niman Ranch agreement will affect or include wefunder original investors and supporters?","author_name":"John Fedyna","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-08-29T18:07:17Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-104338","answers":[]},{"id":98217,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:98217","question":"What does the recent news re: \"Candide Group led NANF’s capital raise on behalf of the Libra Social Investment Fund\" mean for the We-Funders who have also invested in the company?","author_name":"Christine Folch","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-07-18T03:49:23Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-98217","answers":[]},{"id":59872,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:59872","question":"Hi Would you please send our periodic emails to investors to let us know progress on our investment and how you are further advertising to get other investors so that you might reach your goal. Thanks","author_name":"Margaret Ann Schappell","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-08-17T14:31:18Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-59872","answers":[]},{"id":36287,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:36287","question":"Will Investors with SAFE Equity Documentation receive some sort of 2018 report and or K-1 if applicable.","author_name":"Dean Smith","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-03-06T17:58:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-36287","answers":[]},{"id":23240,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:23240","question":"HOW ARE WE DOING?","author_name":"Margaret Ann Schappell","votes":1,"created_at":"2018-06-28T15:54:10Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-23240","answers":[]},{"id":22925,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:22925","question":"Just wondering when perks are going to go out? Thanks","author_name":"Dan Schoeffler","votes":1,"created_at":"2018-06-21T20:47:39Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-22925","answers":[]},{"id":268141,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:268141","question":"It's been over five years! Any updates at all about this company and how it's doing? (I never received any of the promised \"benefits,\" which is ok.) But I'm curious to know what's happening.","author_name":"Margaret Harding","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-11-04T19:53:26Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-268141","answers":[]},{"id":251869,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:251869","question":"Apparently, this company went out of business or someone doesn't care about investors....","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2023-06-27T19:23:40Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-251869","answers":[]},{"id":183406,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:183406","question":"Wondering why there is no communication from you,,,,,, We have helped support your ideas here and want it to work out for all concerned.......Any news or info? Even bad news is better than none......","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-12-11T16:26:33Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-183406","answers":[]},{"id":174373,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:174373","question":"Hi. There has been more than enough time go by. Any update or information on our company? Was told about big investment group several months ago. What happened with this?","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-10-16T11:39:54Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-174373","answers":[]},{"id":133077,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:133077","question":"Has anyone received an update at all on how the company is doing?","author_name":"Dustin Schouten","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-03-01T17:28:35Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-133077","answers":[]},{"id":123443,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:123443","question":"Any updates?","author_name":"Heather Douglas","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-01-07T21:39:05Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-123443","answers":[]},{"id":115578,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:115578","question":"It has been a few months, are there any updates or word on how everyone at the company is doing? Or, how the company is doing? Thank you.........","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-11-21T19:52:54Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-115578","answers":[]},{"id":109194,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:109194","question":"Wondering if there is any news or updates...... a few months ago there was a meeting with others. How did it go?\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; Thank you.......","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-10-06T01:29:53Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-109194","answers":[]},{"id":98966,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:98966","question":"With the recent investment, how will that impact the Wefunder investors?","author_name":"Zachary Marcotte","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-07-24T01:58:14Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-98966","answers":[]},{"id":90943,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:90943","question":"Am wondering if there is any word or updates on how any meeting went or was rescheduled with outside investors...... thank you......","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-05-21T21:32:10Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-90943","answers":[{"id":90958,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:90958","answer":"Hi Brad,The meeting went very well and we are working through details and processes now.\u0026nbsp; Hope we will have news soon.Karlene Hunter","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-05-22T00:08:38Z"}]},{"id":89553,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:89553","question":"I am interested in doubling my investment, is that possible? How do I go about the process?","author_name":"Lisa Harding","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-05-09T21:44:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-89553","answers":[{"id":89672,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:89672","answer":"Hi Ms. Harding,That is wonderful that you would like to double your investment.\u0026nbsp; Currently we are trying to close the first round so it would be better to wait until the next round for new investment.\u0026nbsp; We thank you so much for your support.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;Hope you are safe and healthy during these unstable times.Karlene Hunter","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-05-11T17:23:26Z"}]},{"id":81012,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:81012","question":"I appreciate your efforts.......am wondering if you can say the how discussions with the bigger investors are going......here's to success........","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-03-02T20:19:49Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-81012","answers":[{"id":81159,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:81159","answer":"Thanks for the question Brad.\u0026nbsp; We have scheduled visits to our headquarters in Kyle this month.\u0026nbsp; We are hopeful that they are impressed and we will move ahead.\u0026nbsp; Thank you for your support.Karlene Hunter","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-03-03T20:14:08Z"}]},{"id":65378,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:65378","question":"feel dissapointed that there are no updates and no information to investors!","author_name":"josue guevara","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-10-06T18:26:48Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-65378","answers":[{"id":65487,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:65487","answer":"So sorry that you haven't seen the responses that we've been posting.\u0026nbsp; NANF is currently in discussion with two potential major \"game changer\" investors.\u0026nbsp; Either or both of them could change our future in a big way.\u0026nbsp; This takes quite a lot of time as each has their own Due Diligence but we are plowing through the process.\u0026nbsp; When we know something we will be posting the announcement.\u0026nbsp; Thank you for investing in us.Karlene Hunter","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-10-08T15:58:45Z"}]},{"id":63366,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:63366","question":"Are there any new updates? Thanks!","author_name":"Robert O'Connor","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-09-17T01:30:35Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-63366","answers":[{"id":64058,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:64058","answer":"Thank you for the question Robert.\u0026nbsp; NANF has been in discussions with two key potential investors that could add a lot of depth to the company.\u0026nbsp; These discussions usually take a lot of time but things are going well.\u0026nbsp; When there is specific news we will posts it.\u0026nbsp; Again thank you for supporting us.","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-09-23T20:05:44Z"}]},{"id":59090,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:59090","question":"Thank you for your response.... I want this to work well for all concerned.....","author_name":"Brad Kell","votes":0,"created_at":"2019-08-07T02:17:42Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/tankabar#question-59090","answers":[{"id":59118,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:59118","answer":"We want this to work as well.\u0026nbsp; We appreciate all that are believing in us and do not ever want to slight anyone.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;","author_name":"Karlene Hunter","votes":1,"created_at":"2019-08-07T14:54:55Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"I noticed that at least one of the founders was on LinkedIn; however, there is no presence of Native American Natural Foods. IMHO I believe the name of the company should have its own account on LinkedIn as well as Twitter. This would generate more interest and information, re...","answer":"Thank you for the suggestion Larry and your investment. We will look into creating an account."},{"question":"Great product and mission! But given the headwinds from corporate competitors and low profitability projections, how do you support the $8 million valuation?","answer":"Dan, Tanka products are the third best-selling product in the natural jerky/meat snack category. Setting the evaluation at just over 2.2 times annual earnings is far below what other top brands in the category have traded at. Thank you for your interest in Tanka. Mark Tilsen, President"},{"question":"I hope you go out there and kick some ass. Every fiber of my nervous system is cheering for you. What are your expectations on product range? Are you looking to widen that to beverages for example? What's your marketing strategy? will you have a testimonial from the sports wor...","answer":"Alessandro, thank you for your support. Many of those issues we are dealing with but we need to stay focused on our marketing and sales right now. Since the huge food industry conglomerates are now in our category we have to maintain our position in our retailers. We don't have the marketing dollars to keep up with their promotions but we do have creativity to help combat their marketing."},{"question":"How often will financial reports be available to the public or investors?","answer":"We anticipate to provide financials report yearly to all investors."},{"question":"Long time product user, love it! I'm having a hard time seeing how you can project revenues going from $3.5m in 2016 to $12.1m in 2020, but only earning $300k in 2020? Not sure how $300k in EBITDA can validate a $8m valuation?","answer":"The evaluation is based on opening up new channels and with those channels come expenses of initials opens, marketing and support which then decreases the net earnings. For the next 5 years we are focused on growing the sales avenues which increases the marketing and channel expenses so earnings will be lower until we stabilize the growth."}]}}}