US Department of Labor Announces $4M funding Award to Assist Recovery of Cherokee Nation’s Workforce
The US Department of Labor grant supports employment, training services, humanitarian support. WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the supplemental award of $4 million, with $1.3 million released initially, to the Cherokee Nation to...
New Student Housing Supports University Of North Carolina Pembroke Goal to Increase College Access
University of North Carolina Pembroke (UNCP) is designated as a Native-American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). UNCP was founded by seven American Indian members with regional tribal affiliations to provide access to education for groups otherwise denied that...
U.S. Minority Business Development Agency Grant Competition Open For Business Center Program
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking proposals to open and operate an MBDA Business Center Washington, DC -- The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) is seeking proposals to open...
San Manuel’s 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $350k for Seven Nonprofits
Photo taken during The San Manuel Golf Tournament’s charity donation event at the Salt Creek Grille in Laguna Beach, CA. The funds will support organizations in healthcare, education and Native American causes. Photo by (Eric Reed/San Manuel Band of Mission Indians). ...
Texas Rangers and Choctaw Announce Naming Rights Partnership for Globe Life Park
Multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue to be called Choctaw Stadium.Arlington, TX —The Texas Rangers and Choctaw Casinos & Resorts today announced a multi-year naming rights partnership for Globe Life Park in Arlington. The multi-purpose sports and...
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Snoqualmie Casino Moves Closer to Launching Sportsbook as Washington State Gambling Commission Approves Sports Betting
Snoqualmie Casino began construction of their sportsbook at the beginning of June in anticipation of launching late summer. SNOQUALMIE, WA -- In a 7-0 vote on June 10, 2021, the Washington State Gaming Commission (WSGC) approved the sports wagering amendment in...
Pechanga Resort Casino Hires New General Manager from within Resort/Casino’s Leadership Team
Before Tjeerd’s promotion to General Manager, he navigated Pechanga Resort Casino’s 3,000 Team Members through the pandemic and reopening of the property as Interim General Manager. TEMECULA, CA – The Pechanga Development Corporation today announced the promotion of...
Pechanga Resort Casino Hosts Two-Day Job Fair, Ups Ante on Hiring with Sign-On Incentives up to $1,500
Applicants will meet directly with hiring managers in many cases and should be ready to accept an on the spot offer if presented. Temecula, CA – Pechanga Resort Casino hosts a two-day job fair in an effort to fill more than 250 positions, and readies to make...
California Senate Panel Passes Ramos Bill Creating First-ever Paid Holiday on California Native American Day for Court Workers
The State of California Judicial Council, a sponsor of the proposal, voted in January to seek authority to ensure California Native American Day is designated as a paid holiday for court employees. Sacramento, CA — A measure to grant state Judicial Branch employees...
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San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority to Acquire the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Native American Tribe’s Affiliate to Wholly Own and Operate Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Highland, CA – As reported on May 3, 2021 by Native Business Magazine, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (“San Manuel” or the “Tribe”) and the San Manuel Gaming and...
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Reportedly Buys Las Vegas’ Palms Casino
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians had started to show more activity in the Las Vegas market by partnering with the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights. Las Vegas, NV -- According to a story on VitalVegas.com, the San Manuel Band of Mission...
Tallchief Outdoor Events Center Launches Inaugural Season
Newly created event space to feature diverse events and entertainment. Irving, NY -- As COVID restrictions lift, performance venues are heralding upcoming summer events to entertainment-starved WNY audiences. In the case of Tallchief Territory, Home of Native Pride,...
From the Editor: The Pandemic Is Forcing Innovation in Gaming
“Diversification can occur within an industry. Tribal gaming arms are actively pursuing new revenue streams and embracing digital innovation,” says Native Business Executive Editor Carmen Davis (Makah/Chippewa-Cree/Yakama). The pandemic spawned a gaming apocalypse — a...
License for First Tribal Casino on Las Vegas Strip Corridor Gets Official Approval
Mohegan partnered with Virgin Hotels, the land owner, for its first foray on the Vegas strip resort corridor. Mohegan is set to become the first Tribe to operate a casino in Las Vegas, since Nevada legalized gaming in 1931. The Tribal gaming arm officially received...
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Our Success & Finance issue charts the business breakthroughs of Tribes and Tribal entrepreneurs in “The Greatest Success Stories of 2019.” We also pay homage to perseverance and tireless devotion to Indian Country. Ernie Stevens, Jr., and Cheryl Stevens, his wife of 37 years, grace one of the covers. We honor Ernie Stevens’ nearly 20 years of stewardship to Indian gaming as Chairman of NIGA. Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite is featured on the opposite cover. He shares how gaming helped his Tribe “to transition from a surviving community to a thriving community,” and reflects on recent success in the financial services industry. We shine a light on financial institutions, such as Stearns Bank, and consider the investment strategy of Mno-Bmadsen. Meanwhile, the DOE’s James E. Campos, underscores: “Energy is our new economy, it is our new currency, and Native Americans play a large part in this equation.”
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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...
Chickasaw Management Services to Operate Army Museum Experiential Learning Center
Chickasaw Nation’s Chickasaw Management Services will provide all personnel and services necessary to operate the National Museum of the United States Army Experiential Learning Center under a five-year $4 million contract. The National Museum of the United States...
Cherokee Federal Unveils Scout Health Security to Address COVID-19 Crisis
Cherokee Federal unveils Scout Health Security unit to Cherokee Nation leaders and medical professionals at Cherokee Nation’s Outpatient Health Center in Tahlequah.Cherokee Federal recently introduced a new line of products aimed at addressing the global health crisis...
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BetMGM Partners with Gila River Hotels & Casinos and Arizona Cardinals for Sports Betting
Gila River Hotels & Casinos operates three Arizona locations, all owned by the Gila River Indian Community: Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva. All three will feature custom built BetMGM Sportsbooks, set to open near football season, reflective of its...
San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority to Acquire the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas
Native American Tribe’s Affiliate to Wholly Own and Operate Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. Highland, CA – As reported on May 3, 2021 by Native Business Magazine, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (“San Manuel” or the “Tribe”) and the San Manuel Gaming and...
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Reportedly Buys Las Vegas’ Palms Casino
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians had started to show more activity in the Las Vegas market by partnering with the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights. Las Vegas, NV -- According to a story on VitalVegas.com, the San Manuel Band of Mission...
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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.’”
Ho-Chunk Farms to Grow Hemp Through Nebraska Pilot Program
Hemp fields will take root this summer on the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. Ho-Chunk Farms was among the 10 businesses and organizations awarded a state license to start hemp farming in 2019.
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Kha Povi Herbals: Honoring Earth and Native Culture Through Entrepreneurship
Left: Jars of Kha Povi Herbals rose clay face mask. Right: Kha Povi Herbals Founder Taylor Rose wearing Oxdx and Navajo Secrets Jewelry (Photo by Shaun Marcus)Arizona State University student Taylor Rose, a member of the Santa Clara Pueblo of Northern New Mexico,...
High Water Mark LLC: Native, Woman-Owned Business Protects Water as Tribal Cultural Property
With a background in environmental engineering and management, Suina has managed multi-million dollar emergency and disaster assistance projects for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in addition to her previous career at the U.S. Department of Energy...
3 Tips From a Serial, Cree Entrepreneur Whose Pânsâwân Business Is Thriving Worldwide
Christopher Ian Gladue's business Pȃnsȃwȃn—meaning “thin sliced meat” in Cree—spread like wildfire across Alberta, then Canada, then internationally. (Pȃnsȃwȃn)“Epic” is not an exaggeration for the long and winding entrepreneurial journey of Christopher Ian Gladue. A...
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Updated ‘Broken Promises’ Report Will Hold Administration Accountable to Indian Country
"Congress will have an opportunity to address the longstanding failures of the federal government," said Congresswoman Deb Haaland. The Coronavius pandemic has exacerbated the problems already identified in the report Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding...
Tribal Diagnostics Takes on COVID-19 Testing While Guarding Tribal Sovereignty
A Tribal Diagnostic lab tech conducts COVID-19 testing on April 23, 2020. (Courtesy Tribal Diagnostics)Native-owned Tribal Diagnostics recently shifted to conduct COVID-19 testing in its Oklahoma City lab. While the company counts clients across the nation, founder...
Native Business Video Learning: Entrepreneurial Mentoring & Insights from Ahsaki Baa LaFrance Chachere, Founder & CEO of Ah-Shi Beauty
Ahsaki Báá LaFrance Chachere (Dine) speaks to the importance of effective social media engagement and how self-promotion is intrinsic and vital to entrepreneurship. Enjoy this insightful and inspiring Native Business Virtual Summit broadcast interview delivering...
Robert J. Miller: Taking the Greed Out of Capitalism
Greed may be good for Gordon Gekko, but it is not an Indian value. So, for Robert J. Miller, the dilemma becomes how to extract and leverage the strengths of capitalism without selling our souls.
Roxie Schescke: Forging a Path for Native American Businesses
Roxie Schescke says there are two kinds of entrepreneurs. Some entrepreneurs, she says, are born into it. They come from families with generations of business leaders. They are able to quickly pick up business acumen from their environment, allowing them to step into...
Small Casinos Can Now Get PPP Funds. The Race Is On
The Trump Administration has scrapped a rule preventing casinos from receiving loans under the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP), a move that could bring huge benefits to Native communities that rely on gaming as a source of income.
Native American Bank Issues Millions of Dollars in Small Business Loans, More to Come
Denver-based Native American Bank, N.A. has supported applications for nearly $16 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding to alleviate the COVID-19 health and economic crisis in Indian Country, bank officials announced this week. Dozens of Native...
NDN Collective Announces $10M COVID-19 Response Project for Indigenous People
NDN Collective, Inc. created the invitation-only NDN COVID-19 Response Project to quickly provide grants, communication and strategic support to Tribal Nations, frontline Indigenous-led organizations, and individuals.
Hard Rock International to Grow its Global Online Presence With Hard Rock Digital
Hard Rock International has launched Hard Rock Digital, a vehicle for interactive gaming and sports betting, globally. (Hard Rock Digital)In 2006, the Seminole Tribe of Florida acquiredHard Rock International in a $965 million deal. Since then, the international...
Harvest Nation’s Indoor Aeroponic Farming Systems Solve Food Insecurity, Boost Local Economies
Denise Pieratos (top left), the primary founder and CEO of Harvest Nation, was recently recognized as one of the most influential persons of the year by Twin Cities Business Magazine. Her co-founders are her daughters Dani Pieratos (top right) and Nicole (Nikki) Love...
CME Group Launched World’s First Water Futures Contract; Here’s How Indian Country Can Prepare
The CME Group has launched the world’s first futures contract to trade water like oil or gold. Water is sacred to Indian Country. Water is life. It's one of our greatest resources. It’s also an asset. A sovereign Tribal Nation supplying water to its community is an...
Meet Doyon, Limited’s President and CEO Aaron Schutt
Aaron Schutt is a Native Business Top 30 CEO.Aaron Schutt (Native Village of Tanana) has been with Doyon, Limited for more than two decades, rapidly rising through the ranks from Senior Vice President to Chief Operating Officer to, in 2011, President and CEO. Since...
South Dakota Approves $100M Solar Energy Project On Pine Ridge Land
There's been a lot of talk about renewable energy on Native lands, and particularly lands owned by Sioux tribes. With approval of the $100 million Luna Solar Park from the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, that talk just got closer to reality. The planned Luna...
Navajo Nation Seeks to Power Los Angeles With Clean Energy
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez (left) joined City Councilman Mitch O’Farrell in Los Angeles, Calif. on Wednesday.The Navajo Nation wants to power the city of Los Angeles with its cost-effective clean energy. So Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez joined City...
New Zealand Prime Minister Appoints Country’s First Indigenous Female Foreign Minister
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has appointed the country’s first Indigenous female foreign minister, Nanaia Mahuta. (Courtesy NZ Labour Party)Not only will Nanaia Mahuta be the first woman to serve as New Zealand's foreign affairs minister, she is the first...
Historic First: Northern Cheyenne Tribe Elects All Women
Once the newly elected Tribal leaders are sworn in, all but three will be female. The Northern Cheyenne Tribe counts 11,266 enrolled Tribal members with about 5,012 residing on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in southeastern Montana.The Northern Cheyenne Tribal...
Four Natives Win Re-Election to Congress, Plus Longtime General Counsel to Tribes Named to U.S House
Rep. Deb Haaland, D-New Mexico, a member of the Pueblo of Laguna representing New Mexico's 1st congressional district; Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation representing the 3rd Congressional District of Kansas; and Rep. Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma),...