Eighth Generation Sells to Snoqualmie Tribe in Unprecedented Business Move
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s purchase of Eighth Generation will elevate the business from “an iconic Native American brand to an iconic American brand,” said Louie Gong.
Calculated Risk Taker Holly Gagnon: This Industry Powerhouse Seriously Loves the Casino Industry
Holly Gagnon, Seneca Gaming Corporation President and CEO, is a certified CPA who started her career at large accounting firms.
The Family Man: President/CEO Kip Ritchie on Managing ‘Community Transforming Projects’ at Greenfire
“We’re a top 20 construction firm in Milwaukee — competing with companies that have been in business for over 100 years,” says Kip Ritchie, President/CEO of Greenfire Management Services.
The Nation Builder: Jason Campbell Gives All his Energy to Advancing Spokane Sovereignty
“If Jason Campbell were a chess player, he would be a grandmaster,” says Mike Tedesco, Executive Director of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
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.
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Siyeh Corporation CEO Dennis Fitzpatrick Says Leaders Need to Be Good Listeners
Ever since Dennis Fitzpatrick became the founding CEO of the Blackfeet Nation-owned Siyeh Corporation, the Tribe has been on a rip-roaring economic streak.
Richard St. Jean to Lead Morongo Casino Resort & Spa Into ‘New Era of Innovation and Growth’
Longtime Tribal gaming executive Richard St. Jean has taken the helm as the new chief operating officer overseeing the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa near Palm Springs, California.
Promoting Small Business Saturday and ‘Buy Local’ Initiatives in Tribal Communities
“Buy Navajo, Buy Local” is a movement that encourages Navajo people to commit to purchasing goods on reservation, rather than sending money to border towns.
Desert Diamond Casino West Valley Gears Up to Open in 2020, Hire 1,300
Now the expanded Desert Diamond Casino West Valley will open in early 2020 with a 75,000-square-foot gaming floor, poker, blackjack, live bingo, five restaurants and more.
Seneca Nation Plans to Open Three Sportsbooks Before Year End, Partners With Buffalo Sabres
Before the end of the year, patrons will be able to place bets at three western New York casinos owned by the Seneca Nation of Indians.
How to Leverage Black Friday & Cyber Monday to Boost Your Sales
It’s time to leverage Black Friday and Cyber Monday to generate sales for your business. So how do you increase traffic and conversions?
Taos-Based Bison Star Naturals Heads to D.C. for Native Art Market, Wholesale Opportunities
Taos Pueblo, family-owned business Bison Star Naturals is headed to Washington D.C. to showcase and vend at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Eighth Generation Sells to Snoqualmie Tribe in Unprecedented Business Move
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s purchase of Eighth Generation will elevate the business from “an iconic Native American brand to an iconic American brand,” said Louie Gong.
Calculated Risk Taker Holly Gagnon: This Industry Powerhouse Seriously Loves the Casino Industry
Holly Gagnon, Seneca Gaming Corporation President and CEO, is a certified CPA who started her career at large accounting firms.
Hard Rock Casino Coming to Birthplace of Country Music
Hard Rock International is partnering with the Bristol Resort & Casino team to create Hard Rock Casino Bristol in southern Virginia.
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Siyeh Corporation CEO Dennis Fitzpatrick Says Leaders Need to Be Good Listeners
Ever since Dennis Fitzpatrick became the founding CEO of the Blackfeet Nation-owned Siyeh Corporation, the Tribe has been on a rip-roaring economic streak.
Richard St. Jean to Lead Morongo Casino Resort & Spa Into ‘New Era of Innovation and Growth’
Longtime Tribal gaming executive Richard St. Jean has taken the helm as the new chief operating officer overseeing the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa near Palm Springs, California.
San Manuel Casino Sponsors Raiders, Becomes Founding Partner of NFL Team’s Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
The Raiders and Allegiant Stadium have partnered with the San Manuel Casino, designating San Manuel as a founding partner of the stadium and a sponsor of the team for the 2020 football season.
Drone Technology to Enhance Oneida Nation’s Ability to Monitor, Manage and Protect Lands
Drones will soon soar over Oneida Indian Nation homelands in Central New York, collecting data about Tribally owned land.
Data Centers: A Good Investment or Risky Business?
Data centers are big business. According to MarketWatch, the global data center market is estimated to reach revenues of around $174 billion by 2023.
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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.
Native Business to Unveil its Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country on NativeBusinessMag.com
These profiles that dive into the mindsets, mentalities and methodologies of the Top 30 CEOs at Tribally owned enterprises were featured in our premiere Leadership issue.
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.
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$1.3M Grant to UCLA’s Tribal Legal Development Clinic to Benefit Tribes Nationwide
Tribal communities nationwide turn to UCLA’s Tribal Legal Development Clinic for help developing legal institutions and judicial systems for their Nations.
Seneca Nation to NY: Arbitration Over Casino Payments & Road Maintenance Are Two Separate Issues
The Seneca Nation argues the arbitration over its casino payments to the state and the state’s maintenance of the decrepit stretch of the Thruway that runs through Seneca lands in Chautauqua County should be two separate issues.
Aquinnah Tribe Wins Bid in Casino Suit, Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais Partakes in Presidential Forum
On Monday, a Massachusetts federal judge granted the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head’s bid to amend a judgment in a lawsuit against the state. Meanwhile, Cheryl Andrews-Maltais, served on two panels at the LaMere Native American Presidential Forum.
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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.
Hemp Warrior: For Alex White Plume, Sovereign Resolve Is Finally Paying Off
“All living things deserve respect,” says Alex White Plume, Oglala Lakota, who performs a ritual before each hemp harvest. “We tell the plant, ‘Thank you. We’re going to use you.’”
SPI Energy Launches its Hemp and CBD Business, Partners with Navajo Nation
SPI has executed a management services agreement with the Native American Agricultural Company (NAAC) to cultivate hemp in the Navajo Nation.
Ho-Chunk Farms to Grow Hemp Through Nebraska Pilot Program
Hemp fields will take root this summer on the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. Ho-Chunk Farms was among the 10 businesses and organizations awarded a state license to start hemp farming in 2019.
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Taos-Based Bison Star Naturals Heads to D.C. for Native Art Market, Wholesale Opportunities
Taos Pueblo, family-owned business Bison Star Naturals is headed to Washington D.C. to showcase and vend at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.
Eighth Generation Sells to Snoqualmie Tribe in Unprecedented Business Move
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s purchase of Eighth Generation will elevate the business from “an iconic Native American brand to an iconic American brand,” said Louie Gong.
The Nation Builder: Jason Campbell Gives All his Energy to Advancing Spokane Sovereignty
“If Jason Campbell were a chess player, he would be a grandmaster,” says Mike Tedesco, Executive Director of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
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