Leadership Through Likability: John James Maximizes Efficiency and Values Every Employee
John James, President and CEO of Foxwoods, prides himself on his passion for his job, and has a leadership tip: it’s important to be likable.
Standoff Escalates Between Oklahoma Tribes and Gov. Kevin Stitt
Chickasaw Nation Gov. Bill Anoatubby has initiated communication with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), forewarning that a “formal dispute may be imminent.”
Meet CEO Jim Allen, Guitar Hero of the Hard Rock
Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, has shown industry leadership by example.
The Family Man: President/CEO Kip Ritchie on Managing ‘Community Transforming Projects’ at Greenfire
“We’re a top 20 construction firm in Milwaukee — competing with companies that have been in business for over 100 years,” says Kip Ritchie, President/CEO of Greenfire Management Services.
Siyeh Corporation CEO Dennis Fitzpatrick Says Leaders Need to Be Good Listeners
Ever since Dennis Fitzpatrick became the founding CEO of the Blackfeet Nation-owned Siyeh Corporation, the Tribe has been on a rip-roaring economic streak.
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Gun Lake Tribe Shares $9.6M with Michigan and Local Governments Amidst $100M Casino Expansion
The Gun Lake Tribe has shared more than $136 million with state and local governments, including more than $91 million with the State of Michigan, since Gun Lake Casino opened in February 2011.
CNIGA Elects New Chairman and Executive Board Members, Pechanga Re-Joins Organization
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) recently elected a new chairman and executive committee members.
Meet CEO Jim Allen, Guitar Hero of the Hard Rock
Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, has shown industry leadership by example.
Oneida Indian Nation Collaborates With More National Brands to Expand Social Gaming
A new entertainment wing will open at Yellow Brick Road Casino in Chittenango, New York, in February, expanding on the Oneida Indian Nation’s roster of partnerships with national brands.
Bills Permitting Sportsbooks and Online Wagering in Michigan Sent to Governor’s Desk
“Of all the states that have adopted, none have a Tribal component to the extent that Michigan has,” said state Rep. Brandt Iden, R-Oshtemo Township.
New Legislation Aims to Bolster Prairie Island Indian Community
Since the end of the 1800s, the Prairie Island Indian Community has had an established reservation on Prairie Island in Welch, Minnesota, along the Mississippi River. But for more than 80 years, its land base has been radically diminished as the result of actions taken by the United States government.
Casino Named Most Uber’d Destination in Oklahoma
Uber is the most expensed brand overall for business travelers, and the ride-sharing service has accumulated a massive trove of data that tracks where people travel and commute most frequently across the United States.
TribalNet Recognizes Soboba, Cherokee & Ho-Chunk IT Teams With Industry Awards
Soboba Casino Resort’s IT Department, Cherokee Nation’s Health IT Department and the Ho-Chunk Nation were recognized for their high-performing information technology teams.
Leadership Through Likability: John James Maximizes Efficiency and Values Every Employee
John James, President and CEO of Foxwoods, prides himself on his passion for his job, and has a leadership tip: it’s important to be likable.
Lac Vieux Desert Band Reaches Historic Milestone With Payment in Full of Long-Held Casino Debt
The Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Indians has paid in full the $30 million loan taken out in 1995 to finance the construction of Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino Resort.
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CNIGA Elects New Chairman and Executive Board Members, Pechanga Re-Joins Organization
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) recently elected a new chairman and executive committee members.
Meet CEO Jim Allen, Guitar Hero of the Hard Rock
Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, has shown industry leadership by example.
Makah Artist Partners With Supreme on Line of Bomber Jackets
Goodwin says his recent project with Supreme “strengthens our community by having original Northwest Coastal art featured on products seen around the world, and worn by celebrities and influencers.”
Navajo Nation Calls T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Essential to its Economic Recovery
The Navajo Nation supports the $26 billion T-Mobile/Sprint merger, saying it will provide the infrastructure for 21st Century reservation jobs.
Native Students Gain Insights Through NASA Internships
Seven Navajo Technical University students also had the unique opportunity to experience what it might be like to work at NASA through summer internships.
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David Nimmo, Chickasaw Nation Industries: A High-Powered CEO With a ‘Servant’s Heart’
David Nimmo, President and CEO of CNI: “Like all of the Native Business CEOs, I am driven by the opportunity to help the resilient and deserving Tribal citizens enhance the quality of their life following years of failed federal policy.”
LDF Construction Wins First 8(a) Contract for $1 Million
LDF Construction President Randy Soulier told Native Business that securing its contract from the USDA comes 18 months after becoming 8(a) certified.
Cherokee Nation Remains a Steadying & Growing Economic Force With $2.2 Billion Impact on Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation made a $2.169 billion economic impact in the state in fiscal year 2018, reflecting an increase of about 7% from 2016 and more than 100% from 2010.
LEGAL
Raquel Montoya-Lewis: First Native American Appointed to Washington Supreme Court
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee named Judge Raquel Montoya-Lewis, an enrolled member of the Pueblo of Isleta, to the state Supreme Court on Wednesday.
$1.3M Grant to UCLA’s Tribal Legal Development Clinic to Benefit Tribes Nationwide
Tribal communities nationwide turn to UCLA’s Tribal Legal Development Clinic for help developing legal institutions and judicial systems for their Nations.
New York State Finally Agrees to Repair Deplorable Thruway Conditions on Seneca Territory
After five years of disagreements over New York State’s responsibility to repair a deteriorated three-mile stretch of thruway running through the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory, urgent repairs have begun.
CANNABIS
Tribal Cannabis Tasting Room in Sin City Lets You Sample the Goods
The sovereign Nation legally offers a sample “flight” to patrons looking to try before they buy at its new Vegas Tasting Room.
Respected Indian Country Attorney Rion Ramirez Named CEO of Port Madison Enterprises
After a nearly year-long stint as the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s general counsel, Rion Ramirez has returned to serve the economic arm of the Suquamish Tribe — this time as its CEO.
Cedar Greens, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Holistic Cannabis Outfit, Opens in Washington
“We see the revenue it will generate to be an important part of the Tribe’s overall economic strategy to become more self-sufficient,” said Kyle E. Johnson, Executive Director of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Economic Development Authority.
Hemp Warrior: For Alex White Plume, Sovereign Resolve Is Finally Paying Off
“All living things deserve respect,” says Alex White Plume, Oglala Lakota, who performs a ritual before each hemp harvest. “We tell the plant, ‘Thank you. We’re going to use you.’”
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Navajo Nation Pilot Project to Convert Methane to Hydrogen for Fuel & More
The Navajo Nation is capturing the excess natural gas vented from its oil-producing operations and converting it to hydrogen.
Bethany Yellowtail’s ‘Faith’ Towel Makes Jada Pinkett Smith’s Curated Gift Guide
Bethany Yellowtail’s “Faith” beach towel is inspired by the Apsáalooke (Crow) name given to her as a young girl: Ammaakeealaachelibaachiilakaacheesh, which translates to “Overcomes through Faith.”
Promoting Small Business Saturday and ‘Buy Local’ Initiatives in Tribal Communities
“Buy Navajo, Buy Local” is a movement that encourages Navajo people to commit to purchasing goods on reservation, rather than sending money to border towns.
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