A Tribally Owned Bank With $195 Million in Assets and Growing Shares ‘The Woodlands Way’
In 1996, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe purchased a local bank in Minnesota, which would become what is now Woodlands National Bank.
Gary Davis Delivers Keynote Address at Amazon’s Corporate Campus on Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Gary Davis’ keynote speech at Amazon’s corporate campus focused on diversity, inclusion and Native representation — or misrepresentation and underrepresentation — in the media.
From Batter to Bubbles: Justine Osceola Shares Her Entrepreneurial Journey
Justine Osceola, Founder of Made by Justine O LLC, originally started her career baking cakes. She soon discovered the demand, and her love, of making soaps. (Courtesy Justine Osceola)This article originally appeared in the summer 2019 edition of Native Business...
Native Business Drops its Leadership Issue, Honoring the Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country
Native Business’ Leadership issue shines a light on the Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country.
Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation CEO Shane Jett: Driving Tribal Development
Shane Jett is the CEO of the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation, one of Native America’s largest CDFIs.
Native Business NEWS
Two Oklahoma Tribes Seek Casino License in Pope County, Arkansas
The Choctaw Nation has filed its application, joining Cherokee Nation Businesses in vying for the sole gaming license in Pope County — the fourth and final commercial casino permit in Arkansas.
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.
Renowned Circling Raven Golf Club Once Again Recognized by Golfweek as a Best Casino Course in the U.S.
Most recently, Golfweek ranked Circling Raven Golf Club one of “America’s Best Casino Courses,” moving up one spot from last year – from No. 22 to No. 21.
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