The Pandemic Is Fueling Female Entrepreneurship
A recent study reveals that female entrepreneurship can improve the global economy to the tune of $2.5 trillion. (iStock) Studies show the pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on women, many of whom are balancing work with motherhood and homeschooling. Yet women...
How to Launch a Native Energy Startup
Tulsa-based Big Elk Energy Systems builds massive parts, the size of semi tractor-trailers, for use in the pipeline industry. Geoff Hager has some advice for potential Native entrepreneurs who want to follow his lead in starting up a successful energy-related company:...
From Batter to Bubbles: Justine Osceola Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Justine Osceola, Founder of Made by Justine O LLC, originally started her career baking cakes. She soon discovered the demand, and her love, of making soaps. (Courtesy Justine Osceola)This article originally appeared in the summer 2019 edition of Native Business...
Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...
Hidden Gems: How Rural Casinos are Changing the Game in the Northern Plains
This article was originally published pre-pandemic in the April 2019 gaming issue of Native Business Magazine. At the beginning of the gaming industry in the Northern Plains, some operations got their start as weekly bingo games held in school gymnasiums, converted...
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From Batter to Bubbles: Justine Osceola Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Justine Osceola, Founder of Made by Justine O LLC, originally started her career baking cakes. She soon discovered the demand, and her love, of making soaps. (Courtesy Justine Osceola)This article originally appeared in the summer 2019 edition of Native Business...
From EdTech to Coffee Shops: Businesses to Start During a Recession
Wildly successful startups have originated in the depths of recession. Disney came about during the Great Depression. During the last economic downturn, 2007-2009, multiple behemoth brands were born — from Dropbox to WhatsApp — proving empires can rise out of...
WinStar Wallet Introduces Cashless & Touchless Payment Solution
The Chickasaw Nation’s WinStar World Casino and Resort will soon debut a cashless and touchless payment solution. The technology is powered by Everi Holdings’ CashClub Wallet. WinStar, one of the world’s largest casinos, will be the first gaming property to leverage...
Morongo Casino Joins the Cashless Gaming Movement
The American Gaming Association has advocated for the casino industry to adopt cashless or digital payment solutions since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic is speeding up the process. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of cashless solutions — and Morongo...
Change Labs Wins .ORG Impact Award
“Supporting our Native communities through entrepreneurship is just one way that we can ensure the continued economic sovereignty of the Navajo and Hopi Nations,” said Heather Fleming (Diné), co-founder and Executive Director of Change Labs. The Public Interest...
U.N. Overturns 60-Year Classification of Cannabis
Today, the United Nations (U.N.) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted to remove cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 drug Convention treaty. The decision comes six decades after its placement, and opens doors for greater research into the potential therapeutic...
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Invests Millions in Fast-Tracked Healthcare Project
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska is transforming the former Black Hills Natural Gas building into a pharmacy and clinic offering dental, medical and mental health services, reported the Lincoln Journal-Star. The Tribe purchased the natural gas building early this year for...
FN95 Manufacturing Plant Opens on Wiikwemkoong Territory in Ontario
Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory Anishinaabe-made medical grade masks will be shipped across Canada. (Screen capture courtesy FirstTel Communications Corp., via Northern Ontario Business)A new mask manufacturing facility on Wiikwemkoong territory — a First Nation on...
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Morongo Casino Joins the Cashless Gaming Movement
The American Gaming Association has advocated for the casino industry to adopt cashless or digital payment solutions since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic is speeding up the process. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of cashless solutions — and Morongo...
EBCI Forms LLC to Grow its Holdings in Commercial Gaming Sector
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plans to expand its gaming foothold with the purchase of commercial casino properties, according to Principal Chief Richard Sneed. (Photo Courtesy Clemson University)The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council (EBCI) has...
Netflix to Invest $1B in NM Production Hub Expansion; Commits to Support Minority Filmmakers
As Netflix grows its production hub presence in New Mexico with a $1 billion investment, the streaming service is also committed to supporting Native American, Latino, Black and other underrepresented content creators and filmmakers. Netflix will provide training...
Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs Team Helps Pioneer Deepwater Exploration Guide
TULSA, Okla. – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research is honoring a team of Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs employees for their dedication in helping explore and better understand the ocean. CNSP employees...
Boeing Commits $1.3M to Indigenous Communities for Infrastructure, EdTech & More
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Tuvli, an Akima subsidiary, will provide the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) with cybersecurity services and monitoring. (akima.com)An Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) and SBA certified 8(a) business has won a contract to protect government information and immediately...
Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...
Native Business Awards Announced! Presentations Taking Place at Native Business Virtual Summit
The five Native Business Awards include: Tribal Sovereignty Champion of the Year Award, Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Business of the Year Award, Tribal Enterprise of the Year Award, and Native Disruptor of the Year Award. Native Business is excited to announce the...
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WinStar Wallet Introduces Cashless & Touchless Payment Solution
The Chickasaw Nation’s WinStar World Casino and Resort will soon debut a cashless and touchless payment solution. The technology is powered by Everi Holdings’ CashClub Wallet. WinStar, one of the world’s largest casinos, will be the first gaming property to leverage...
Morongo Casino Joins the Cashless Gaming Movement
The American Gaming Association has advocated for the casino industry to adopt cashless or digital payment solutions since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic is speeding up the process. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of cashless solutions — and Morongo...
EBCI Forms LLC to Grow its Holdings in Commercial Gaming Sector
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians plans to expand its gaming foothold with the purchase of commercial casino properties, according to Principal Chief Richard Sneed. (Photo Courtesy Clemson University)The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council (EBCI) has...
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U.N. Overturns 60-Year Classification of Cannabis
Today, the United Nations (U.N.) Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) voted to remove cannabis from Schedule IV of the 1961 drug Convention treaty. The decision comes six decades after its placement, and opens doors for greater research into the potential therapeutic...
Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...
Cannabis Sales Surge During Pandemic and Social Distancing
The Muckleshoot Tribe-owned cannabis retail outlet Joint Rivers opened in June 2018, boasting the largest sales floor in the state with 86 linear feet of cabinet space dedicated to flower alone. Since the coronavirus outbreak, Joint Rivers’ sales have skyrocketed. If...
Michigan’s First Tribal Cannabis Store Opens Today
Northern Light Cannabis Co. opens to the public today, November 6th. Northern Light Cannabis Co. will start as a store and grow into a marijuana marketplace. The all-in-one operation, owned by the Bay Mills Indian Community, will eventually grow, process, test and...
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From Batter to Bubbles: Justine Osceola Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Justine Osceola, Founder of Made by Justine O LLC, originally started her career baking cakes. She soon discovered the demand, and her love, of making soaps. (Courtesy Justine Osceola)This article originally appeared in the summer 2019 edition of Native Business...
From EdTech to Coffee Shops: Businesses to Start During a Recession
Wildly successful startups have originated in the depths of recession. Disney came about during the Great Depression. During the last economic downturn, 2007-2009, multiple behemoth brands were born — from Dropbox to WhatsApp — proving empires can rise out of...
Change Labs Wins .ORG Impact Award
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Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...
Native-Firm Collaborates With John Hopkins, Recognized for Diversity
“My mother, Dr. Melvina McCabe, joined the team to utilize her professional network of doctors to develop a more comprehensive understanding of the risks associated with COVID-19 in Native communities,” explained Sean McCabe (right), Founder and Managing Member of...
From Batter to Bubbles: Justine Osceola Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Justine Osceola, Founder of Made by Justine O LLC, originally started her career baking cakes. She soon discovered the demand, and her love, of making soaps. (Courtesy Justine Osceola)This article originally appeared in the summer 2019 edition of Native Business...
A Beef With Ag Financing Leads to an Innovative Alternative
Zach Ducheneaux, the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s new executive director. (Photo by Chris Dickinson)This Q&A originally appeared in the June 2019 “Tourism, Agriculture & Natural Resources” print edition of Native Business Magazine. The Intertribal...
Mohegan Gaming CEO Mario Kontomerkos: Planning World Domination (No, Really, He Is)
Native businesses compete in the global economy, operating even an ocean away — just look at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, under the leadership of CEO Mario Kontomerkos.
Wells Fargo Gets Real About Corporate Responsibility & Repairing Tribal Relations
Native Business Magazine had a candid conversation with Jon Campbell, head of Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations at Wells Fargo, about their corporate culture and establishing guidelines for integrity in regards to Tribal engagement. (Photo Courtesy...
REDW Expands Into Oklahoma, Announces Tribal Services Director
Victor Flores has been named Director of Tribal Services in Oklahoma for the Albuquerque-headquartered REDW accounting firm.REDW LLC, an accounting industry leader for Indian Country, has expanded into the Oklahoma market. The Top 200 Accounting Firm has appointed...
‘Trust, But Verify’: Tribal Tech’s Tried and True Route to Success
“Ask the tough questions and don’t give up. Establish that close relationship with your bank and don’t be afraid of change,” says Vicki Vasques, president and CEO of Tribal Tech, LLC.In 2000, Vicki Vasques retired from the federal government to launch her own...
WinStar Wallet Introduces Cashless & Touchless Payment Solution
The Chickasaw Nation’s WinStar World Casino and Resort will soon debut a cashless and touchless payment solution. The technology is powered by Everi Holdings’ CashClub Wallet. WinStar, one of the world’s largest casinos, will be the first gaming property to leverage...
Morongo Casino Joins the Cashless Gaming Movement
The American Gaming Association has advocated for the casino industry to adopt cashless or digital payment solutions since 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic is speeding up the process. The coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the use of cashless solutions — and Morongo...
Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...
How to Launch a Native Energy Startup
Tulsa-based Big Elk Energy Systems builds massive parts, the size of semi tractor-trailers, for use in the pipeline industry. Geoff Hager has some advice for potential Native entrepreneurs who want to follow his lead in starting up a successful energy-related company:...
Tribal Energy Atlas: A Way to Measure Tribal Energy Potential
Using wind to generate electricity, as is being done here at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., is an opportunity for many Tribes and capacity can be estimated using the Office of Indian Energy’s Tribal Energy Atlas.Tribes have long touted...
Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...
The Pandemic Is Fueling Female Entrepreneurship
A recent study reveals that female entrepreneurship can improve the global economy to the tune of $2.5 trillion. (iStock) Studies show the pandemic has had a disproportionate effect on women, many of whom are balancing work with motherhood and homeschooling. Yet women...
Meet Shawn Thompson: Retired Air Force Colonel Brings Expertise to Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting
Cherokee Federal recently hired retired Air Force Colonel, Shawn Thompson, as a civil engineer for Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting (CNMC). Thompson served as the Chief for the Strategy and Innovation Division for the Air Force Installation and Mission...
Inside the Groundbreaking Native Business Virtual Summit Live Broadcast
The first-ever Native Business Virtual Summit live broadcast (NativeBusinessSummit.com) was a success. The event was live streamed to viewers across North America from the Native Business production studios, November 17-20th. The epic, four-day groundbreaking event...