A Blackfeet Woman Builds TPMOCS From Heart and Sole
In 2014, Running Fisher Jones invested $25,000 of her own money to launch TPMOCS ― an all-Native business that creates handmade moccasins for infants and toddlers ― for the sole purpose of creating economic opportunity for her impoverished Tribe.
Everything You Need to Know About the Native American Agriculture Fund’s Plans to Shepherd its $266M Portfolio
The people placed in charge of stewarding these funds and ensuring that the grant process is as transparent, fair and complete as possible are already respected for their distinguished service to Indian Country.
‘Trust, But Verify’: Tribal Tech’s Tried and True Route to Success
“Ask the tough questions and don’t give up. Establish that close relationship with your bank and don’t be afraid of change,” says Vicki Vasques, president and CEO of Tribal Tech, LLC.In 2000, Vicki Vasques retired from the federal government to launch her own...
Native Construction Company Protects Mother Earth While Reducing Costs
Metcon, based in Pembroke, North Carolina, now has five offices around the Carolinas and employs 80 people. It has been involved in 650 construction project completions over the years.
Podcast Episode 6: The Indigenous Food Movement
On the 6th episode of the Native Business Podcast, Native American food and beverage professionals who weigh in on Indigenous food movement that has taken off and shows no sign of slowing down.
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Cedar Greens, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Holistic Cannabis Outfit, Opens in Washington
“We see the revenue it will generate to be an important part of the Tribe’s overall economic strategy to become more self-sufficient,” said Kyle E. Johnson, Executive Director of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Economic Development Authority.
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.
23 Years After Cahuilla Casino’s Debut, Construction Is Underway on a $35.2M Upgrade
The original Cahuilla Casino opened in 1996, and the Cahuilla Band of Indians has operated it from a tent-like structure in Anza, California, for 23 years.
The Greek-American CEO of Mohegan Gaming Believes the Tribal Enterprise Can ‘Inspire Athens’
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment’s expansion in the Mario Kontomerkos era is happening quickly — both domestically and across oceans and continents.
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