Naat’aanii Development Corporation to Create Managed Health Care System
The business arm of the Navajo Nation plans to create a managed health care entity under New Mexico’s Medicaid program to improve access and quality of health care on the largest Native American reservation in the United States. The Naat’aanii Development Corporation...
Angela Heikes, SMSC Gaming Enterprise CEO, Leads With Trust & Gratitude
Angela Heikes is a Native Business Top 30 CEO.Angela Heikes has been a sure bet for the Minnesota Indian gaming industry for nearly 25 years. In her current role as president and chief executive officer of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Gaming...
Southern California Tribe Gives $1 Million to Hard Hit Small Businesses
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians surprises 50 business owners with $20,000 eachHighland, CA – On January 29, 202, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians surprised 50 small businesses with $20,000 each in a virtual live stream event. In collaboration with the...
Brian Decorah Is Pechanga Resort Casino’s First Native American Top Executive
With nearly 25 years in the gaming industry, all of it within Tribal gaming establishments, Brian Decorah brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the west coast’s largest resort/casino. Decorah, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will serve as as general...
A Backstage Pass to Top Entertainment Venues in Indian Country
According to a 2018 Nielsen Music report, 52 percent of the U.S. population attends a live music event each year. For many Tribal enterprises with entertainment venues in their business mix, that’s music to their ears. In 2017 alone, revenue from concert ticket sales...
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A Backstage Pass to Top Entertainment Venues in Indian Country
According to a 2018 Nielsen Music report, 52 percent of the U.S. population attends a live music event each year. For many Tribal enterprises with entertainment venues in their business mix, that’s music to their ears. In 2017 alone, revenue from concert ticket sales...
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Becomes Fifth Tribe to Join Lawsuit Against Stitt
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation operates 11 gaming facilities throughout northeastern Oklahoma, the largest of which is River Spirit Casino Resort in Tulsa. Yesterday the Muscogee (Creek) Nation joined four other Oklahoma Tribes in the lawsuit against Gov. Kevin Stitt....
LDF Business Development Corporation Hires First Corporate Retail Director
The Lac du Flambeau Business Development Corporation, the non-gaming business development arm of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, today announced the hiring of its first Corporate Retail Director, Dan Bonavia. RELATED: LDF Construction Wins First...
Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite: Cherishing the Past and Building for the Future
Marshall Pierite is not only Chairman of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana; he’s also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a small business owner, a former social worker, a father, and a husband. “But the most important title I cherish is being a servant to all,”...
Tanka and Niman Ranch Partner to Assist Economic Revitalization on Pine Ridge
Native American Natural Foods’ Tanka brand has entered a new partnership with Niman Ranch, a leader in sustainable agriculture known for its award-winning beef, pork and lamb. The partnership, announced January 24 at the Edible Institute 2020, is designed to help...

