Ernie Stevens, Jr.: Serving Tribal Governments as the Global Face of Indian Gaming
NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Stevens For a man who is today considered by many to be the global face of Indian gaming, National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. says that while growing up on the Oneida Nation of...
Sister Sky, Inc. to Leverage Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Issue as Curriculum Material
Profiles of the Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs will enhance Sister Sky, Inc.’s training materials with modern-day ‘case studies’ of creating and scaling businesses.
Change Labs on Navajo Nation Opens 2021 Business Incubator Applications
Change Labs is now accepting applications from Native American business owners and entrepreneurs to their business incubation program.Tuba City, Navajo Nation (AZ) -- Change Labs, an award-winning Native American-led organization, is now accepting applications from...
The Honorable James E. Campos: Advancing Equity in Energy
The Honorable James E. Campos says opportunity exists for all minority groups at the DOE Office of Economic Impact and Diversity — particularly for Native Americans. The Honorable James E. Campos, nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by...
Mno-Bmadsen Leverages an Innovative Investment Strategy
Mno-Bmadsen was created in 2012 to diversify the Pokagon Band’s business interests, revenue streams and wealth for future generations.
Native Business NEWS
Chickasaw Nation-Owned Bank2 Changes Name to Chickasaw Community Bank
Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby (right) and Chickasaw Community Bank CEO T.W. Shannon at the unveiling ceremony (Photo Courtesy Chickasaw Media) The Chickasaw Nation’s Bank2 has helped small businesses, homeowners and community members build better lives for...
Navajo Stakeholders Discuss Energy Policy and Opportunities
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and the Háyoołkááł Work Group met last week with the 24 Navajo Nation Council’s Resources and Development Committee at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Leupp, Arizona, to discuss the progress of the Nez-Lizer administration’s...
Gila River to Reach Solar Energy Goals Through Clēnera Partnership
The Gila River Indian Community and Gila River Indian Community Utility Authority (GRICUA) are teaming up with a leading solar developer to reap the power of the hot Arizona sun. The parties are forming a relationship with Clēnera to create a 50 MW solar project...
Odawa Indians Partner With The Stars Group to Bring Gaming Online in Michigan
The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer brands, such as PokerStars.
Native Americans in Philanthropy Names Erik R. Stegman as Executive Director
While Erik R. Stegman will lead Native Americans in Philanthropy’s new strategic direction, NAP’s Board Chair Edgar Villanueva has been named The Schott Foundation’s Senior Vice President of Programs and Advocacy.

