Impact Study Highlights Otoe-Missouria as Rising Economic Powerhouse in Oklahoma
The Otoe-Missouria’s enterprises have a direct impact of $79.9 million, an indirect impact of $37.1 million, and an induced impact of $39.5 million on Oklahoma and Kansas.
Snoqualmie Tribe Purchases Salish Lodge & Land Surrounding ‘Sacred’ Snoqualmie Falls for $125M
The Snoqualmie Tribe has purchased Salish Lodge & Spa and about 45 acres surrounding Snoqualmie Falls for $125 million from the Muckleshoot Tribe, owners of the land for the past 12 years.
Multiple Tribal Casinos Nationwide Partnered With NFL Teams in 2019
Since the Cowboys and WinStar blazed the trail forward, many Tribally owned casinos and NFL teams have followed suit, inking mutually beneficial partnerships.
Seattle Seahawks Enter 10-Year Partnership With Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
The Seattle Seahawks have inked a 10-year partnership with the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe.
Makah Artist Partners With Supreme on Line of Bomber Jackets
Goodwin says his recent project with Supreme “strengthens our community by having original Northwest Coastal art featured on products seen around the world, and worn by celebrities and influencers.”
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Landless for Nearly Six Decades, Wilton Rancheria Officially Has a Home
In a final decision, a federal judge has ruled in favor of the Wilton Rancheria, putting 36 acres in trust for the Tribe, which has been landless since the termination era of the 1950s.
Seminole Hard Rock in Tampa Wields a Star-Studded Marketing Strategy to Unveil its $700M Expansion
The highly anticipated reveal of the $700 million expansion featured a performance by Keith Urban at the new 1,500-seat Hard Rock Event Center.
Final Order Approved Transfer of All Cloud Peak Mine Assets to Navajo Transitional Energy Company
A final approval on October 3 transferred Cloud Peak’s Montana and Wyoming mines to NTEC — and ushered NTEC into the echelons of the largest producers of coal in the country.
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.
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe Partners With Cooke Aquaculture to Farm-Raise Fish
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Cooke Aquaculture Pacific LLC are teaming up to relaunch a dormant fish farm in Port Angeles Harbor, one of seven Puget Sound bays off the coast of Washington Stat
United States’ Largest Tribal Health Facility Ready to Debut Phase One
After two years of construction, the country’s largest Tribal outpatient health facility is set to open in phases this October.
Sports Betting Is Live at the Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Annex in Arkansas
Patrons have started placing bets on sporting events at the Quapaw Nation’s Saracen Casino Annex in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Eastern Shawnee Tribe Majority-Owned People’s Bank of Seneca Joins the American Financial Exchange
The People’s Bank of Seneca, majority owned by the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, is the first Native American-owned bank to join the American Financial Exchange (AFX).
Wind Creek Hospitality Proposes Casino in South Suburbs of Chicago
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians is joining at least two other Tribal Nations (the Forest County Potawatomi Community and the Seminole Nation) in vying for a commercial license in Illinois.
Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort CEO Francis SiJohn Announces Departure
The CEO of Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel, Francis SiJohn, is retiring for “personal reasons,” and Laura Stensgar, longtime marketing director for the resort, will step in as acting director of the casino while the Tribe searches to secure SiJohn’s replacement.
Former Five-Term Seneca Nation President & Champion of Sovereignty Walks On
Former, five-term Seneca Nation of Indians President Barry E. Snyder, Sr. walked on this Tuesday at age 79.
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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Pechanga Resort Casino Named Founding Partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, Rams and Chargers
Pechanga Resort Casino has been named the official California casino partner of the Rams, Chargers, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
Seneca Nation Brings Sports Betting to Buffalo, New York
Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr. put down $40 for the Buffalo Bills to beat the Steelers at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on Friday.
Meet George Rivera, a Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneur, Creating Cultural Icons Out of Bronze
George Rivera, an artist and former Governor of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, says that one of his strengths is creating cultural icons.
U.S. MBDA InVision Tour to Empower Minority Innovators to Turn Ideas Into Inventions for Commercial Success
The InVision Tour educates minorities on technology transfer and how to use the federal government’s 300-plus laboratories and research centers to create new innovations.
Cherokee Nation Businesses Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Native Business Summit
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Native Business Summit, taking place May 13-15, 2019, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Our Success & Finance issue charts the business breakthroughs of Tribes and Tribal entrepreneurs in “The Greatest Success Stories of 2019.” We also pay homage to perseverance and tireless devotion to Indian Country. Ernie Stevens, Jr., and Cheryl Stevens, his wife of 37 years, grace one of the covers. We honor Ernie Stevens’ nearly 20 years of stewardship to Indian gaming as Chairman of NIGA. Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite is featured on the opposite cover. He shares how gaming helped his Tribe “to transition from a surviving community to a thriving community,” and reflects on recent success in the financial services industry. We shine a light on financial institutions, such as Stearns Bank, and consider the investment strategy of Mno-Bmadsen. Meanwhile, the DOE’s James E. Campos, underscores: “Energy is our new economy, it is our new currency, and Native Americans play a large part in this equation.”
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Native CDFI’s Economic Development & Procurement Conference Underway in Montana
A powerhouse economic development and procurement conference is underway in Billings, Montana, led by a Native Community Development Financial Institution.
Former Leader of RES Conference To Present Native Business Summit. Pre-Early Bird Registration Ends November 30
Pre-early bird registration rates for what is sure to be one of the most dynamic business events in Indian Country end this Friday, November 30.
Cherokee Nation Businesses Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Native Business Summit
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Native Business Summit, taking place May 13-15, 2019, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Odawa Indians Partner With The Stars Group to Bring Gaming Online in Michigan
The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer brands, such as PokerStars.
Pechanga Resort Casino Named Founding Partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, Rams and Chargers
Pechanga Resort Casino has been named the official California casino partner of the Rams, Chargers, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
Seneca Nation Brings Sports Betting to Buffalo, New York
Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong Sr. put down $40 for the Buffalo Bills to beat the Steelers at Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino on Friday.
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In Memoriam: Larry Kinley — The Man, Not The Legend
Larry George Kinley, the longest-serving Chairman of the Lummi Nation, passed away in February 2018 after a battle with cancer.
Tocabe to Host American Indian College Fund’s Popular Top Chef Showcase
The nation’s largest American Indian restaurant business is hosting DENVER E.A.T.S.S. (Epicurean Award to Support Scholars), the American Indian College Fund’s popular top chef showcase.
Gary Davis Hosts U.S. MBDA’s 2019 Minority Enterprise Awards, NEZ/FCI Native American, LLC Honored With Minority Construction Firm of the Year Award
These prestigious Minority Enterprise Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of successful minority businesses from across the country.
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Former Leader of RES Conference To Present Native Business Summit. Pre-Early Bird Registration Ends November 30
Pre-early bird registration rates for what is sure to be one of the most dynamic business events in Indian Country end this Friday, November 30.
Cherokee Nation Businesses Signs on as Presenting Sponsor of Native Business Summit
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) has signed on as the presenting sponsor of the inaugural Native Business Summit, taking place May 13-15, 2019, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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.
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Evidence of Lower Credit Card Limits in American Indian Neighborhoods, and Hope for Building Credit Capacity
Consumers’ bank credit card limits tend to be unaccountably low in tribal area neighborhoods with a high percentage of American Indian residents.
Understanding Globalization in Tribal Economies
Globalization has gotten a bad rap recently as dependence on foreign goods – and their attractive prices – has made the United States a net importer for decades. But it’s not necessarily the dirty word that it’s been made out to be, especially if you look at it like Eric S. Trevan does in Indian Country.
Tribal Solar Gets $5 Million Boost From Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo has committed $5 million to the GRID Alternatives Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund, an extension of its National Tribal Program.
Security Robots Patrol Pechanga & Twin Arrows
Artificial intelligence may soon be coming to a Tribal casino near you. Security robots currently patrol Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California, and Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort in Flagstaff, Arizona.
Here’s How Jaymie Campbell Grew White Otter Design Co. From Passion Project to Profitable Business Garnering Red Carpet Placement
Jaymie Campbell, Anishnaabe hailing from the Curve Lake First Nation, left her full-time job last year to focus her energy into growing White Otter Design Co., her aboriginal fashion and art business.
Native Business Ships its First ‘Energy’ Issue Exploring Energy Sovereignty and Potential With Doyon, Limited President and CEO Aaron Schutt on the Cover
Our January/February issue of Native Business Magazine dives into energy initiatives across sectors: oil and gas, wind, solar, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy. This marks our third issue of Native Business Magazine—and our first-ever energy-themed issue.
Passamaquoddys in Maine Plan Hydrogen-Powered Data Center
The Passamaquoddy Tribe is seeking to leverage its broadband capacity to create a data center. The hydrogen-powered server would provide data storage for businesses and individuals.
Trump Expected to Sign Energy Bill, Removing Barriers for Tribes to Develop Energy Resources
The Tribal Energy Bill cuts red tape and empowers tribes to develop their own energy resources. Ultimately, the Act promotes energy development and drives economic growth.
Former Leader of RES Conference To Present Native Business Summit. Pre-Early Bird Registration Ends November 30
Pre-early bird registration rates for what is sure to be one of the most dynamic business events in Indian Country end this Friday, November 30.
New Executive Director Appointed to Lead National Native Tourism Organization AIANTA
Sherry L. Rupert, of Paiute and Washoe heritage, has been named the new executive director of AIANTA, the nation’s leading national Native tourism organization.
Native Business Magazine’s April ‘Gaming’ Issue Circulates on NIGA Tradeshow Floor, Ships to Members of Congress and Subscribers Internationally
This week the April “Gaming” issue of Native Business Magazine is being distributed at the NIGA 2019 Tradeshow & Convention, taking place April 1-4, at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, wherein every attendee will receive a copy.
Collaboration With Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez Brings Added Support to Native-Owned Navancio
Navancio, which provides professional services including high-technology solutions, will be collaborating with President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer to help facilitate growth and development for the Navajo Nation.
