10 Best Business Accounting Practices From Sam Owl
Sam Owl, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, wouldn’t call himself a numbers guy, even though he’s been a CPA for more than 15 years.
Financing Tribes: A Long Tradition for KeyBank
KeyBank’s Native American Financial Services unit was started by Mike Lettig in 2005 with just one client; the bank now does business with 70 Tribes.
How to Launch a Native Energy Startup
Tulsa-based Big Elk Energy Systems builds massive parts, the size of semi tractor-trailers, for use in the pipeline industry. Geoff Hager has some advice for potential Native entrepreneurs who want to follow his lead in starting up a successful energy-related company:...
Lacey Horn, Former Treasurer of the Cherokee Nation, on Coming Home and Making an Impact
Lacey Horn always knew she would return and work for her Tribe; as treasurer of the Cherokee Nation (2011-May 2019), she did just that.
Cahokia to Today: Gary & Carmen Davis Reflect on Indigenous Entrepreneurial Spirit and Self-Sufficiency
Indigenous people need only look back in time to realize their capacity for success. Cahokia, an ancient indigenous epicenter of commerce and trade, thrived between 700-1300 CE.
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Estrella, a Hotel Complete With a Pool Bar & Waterslide, Opens at Casino del Sol
In the Grand Canyon State, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe has opened the doors to its Estrella at Casino del Sol.
Coalition of Tribes Propose Sports Betting Initiative in California
Illegal sports wagering in the United States currently totals $150 billion annually. Tribes in California support a measure for the state to legalize sports betting and access a substantial piece of that revenue.
National Conference Advances Native American Construction Education
Architects, engineers, planners, lawyers, contractors and Tribal government officials delivered the latest in industry trends, policies and best practices at the Construction in Indian Country 2019 National Conference.
Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band Tribal Chair & CEO, Is Improving Quality of Life Through the Family Business
Over the course of her lifetime, Stephanie A. Bryan, the Tribe’s Chair and CEO, has seen the Poarch Band evolve from an unrecognized group into an economic powerhouse.
Opening of Largest Tribal Outpatient Health Center ‘Injects Economic Vitality into the Heart of the Cherokee Nation’
“The outpatient health facility will employ 850 people when it hits its peak with over 100 doctors and more nurses and other health professionals,” Chief Hoskin told Native Business.

