Native Business Celebrates the Greatest Success Stories of 2019
The end of a year invites the opportunity to commemorate successes and to acknowledge progress.
Go Big & Go Home: Cherokee Nation Is Leading the Way in World-Class Healthcare
The Cherokee Nation is blazing new trails forward in healthcare with two leading-edge “firsts” for Indian Country and the United States.
Cherokee Nation’s Healthcare Investments to Spur Education & Economic Growth
The first graduating class is expected to complete their medical education at the new facility in May 2024. The accredited medical school campus is located on the W.W. Hastings campus in Tahlequah, and is the first Tribally-affiliated medical school on Native land in...
Native Business Leadership on the Corporate & Federal Stages in 2019
Gary and Carmen Davis represented Native Business at numerous corporate and federal events in 2019, playing a vital role in driving business forward in Indian Country.
Golden Opportunity: Tribes Turn to the Sun to Create a New Energy Economy
Dozens of new solar projects are sprouting up on Native lands across the U.S. as Tribes seek new ways to grow and diversify their economies in sustainable ways that advance sovereignty and power their governments and businesses. The U.S. Department of Energy’s...
Native Business NEWS
Muskogee Technology Recognized as Top 10 Defense Solutions Provider
A leading provider of products to the defense industry, Muskogee Technology is racking up the honors. Most recently, the business — housed under the umbrella of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority (CIEDA), the economic development arm of the Poarch Band of...
Southern Ute Growth Fund Names Tribal Member VP of Human Resources
The Southern Ute Growth Fund has appointed Maria Baker as the Vice President of Human Resources. A Southern Ute Tribal Member, she assumed her new role on January 6. The Growth Fund drives the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s multi-billion economy, overseeing businesses...
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.
North Carolina-Based Tribe Proposes Casino in Virginia
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has proposed a casino and entertainment destination near The Pinnacle development (pictured) in Washington County, Virginia. A Virginia casino may be in the cards for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), owners and...
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...

