Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite: Cherishing the Past and Building for the Future
Marshall Pierite is not only Chairman of the Tunica Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana; he’s also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, a small business owner, a former social worker, a father, and a husband. “But the most important title I cherish is being a servant to all,”...
UW Launches Wind River Startup Challenge With $25K in Seed Funding
“Economic development must occur at the grassroots level in order to be successful,” says James Trosper, director of UW’s High Plains American Indian Research Institute. “With this startup challenge, community members will lead the change rather than wait for...
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:...
Ernie Stevens, Jr.: Serving Tribal Governments as the Global Face of Indian Gaming
NIGA Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl Stevens For a man who is today considered by many to be the global face of Indian gaming, National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr. says that while growing up on the Oneida Nation of...
Sister Sky, Inc. to Leverage Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Issue as Curriculum Material
Profiles of the Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs will enhance Sister Sky, Inc.’s training materials with modern-day ‘case studies’ of creating and scaling businesses.
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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.
Study: Absentee Shawnee Tribe Injected More Than $145M Into Oklahoma in 2017
The Absentee Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma had an economic impact of more than $145 million in the state in 2017.
Bethany Yellowtail’s ‘Faith’ Towel Makes Jada Pinkett Smith’s Curated Gift Guide
Bethany Yellowtail’s “Faith” beach towel is inspired by the Apsáalooke (Crow) name given to her as a young girl: Ammaakeealaachelibaachiilakaacheesh, which translates to “Overcomes through Faith.”
Indigenous-Woman Led Think Tank Expands Staff
Roanhorse Consulting, LLC (RCLLC), an Indigenous women-led think tank based in Albuquerque recently expanded its staff from the vision of one woman from the Diné Nation to a collective of Indigenous women
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.
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Judge Orders Mediation in Tribes’ Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Gov.
Western District Court Chief Judge Timothy DeGiusti has ordered Oklahoma gaming Tribes to participate in mediation with the State of Oklahoma and Gov. Kevin Stitt to seek a resolution to their gaming lawsuit. "Upon review of the case record, and having conducted a...
Hard Rock Appeals Greek Regulator Rejection of its Casino Bid
Hard Rock International, the Seminole Tribe-owned entertainment empire, has appealed the Hellenic Gaming Commission’s decision to reject its application to build an integrated resort in Athens, Greece. “Based upon the evidence gathered, Hard Rock believes the outcome...
Meet Peter Boome, Founder of Araquin Designs and a Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Honoree
In 2003, Peter Boome (Upper Skagit) was about to start law school and was looking to be more resilient regarding his family’s income.
Fast Forward: Facebook Catches a Rising Star
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Google Employee Tara Rush Helps Indigenous Communities Map Their Lands
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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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Joy Huntington: Athabascan Entrepreneur Credits Success to Hard Work, Firm Cultural Foundation
Joy Huntington, Koyukon Athabascan, was once expelled from an Alaska boarding school is now one of Indian Country’s business success stories.
Cherokee Nation Technologies Awarded $39.5M Air Force Contract
Cherokee Nation Technologies has won a $39.5 million contract to advise and assist the U.S. Air Force on environmental cleanup, project execution and financial matters.
Native Business Magazine’s March 2019 ‘Infrastructure’ Issue Is Here! Ho-Chunk, Inc. CEO Lance Morgan Dishes on Master Planning in the Cover Story
Infrastructure is a topic Indian Country is well aware of, yet it rarely receives the attention it deserves. March 2019 marks our first infrastructure-focused issue of Native Business Magazine, and our fourth issue to date.
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Rising Coronavirus Rates in Florida May Hasten Sports Betting Legislation
Bettors casting wagers remotely, behind the safety of their screens, is both mindful of averting an outbreak and vital for business.As the world braces to address the emerging coronavirus epidemic, the casino industry and state legislatures are looking for ways to...
Judge Orders Mediation in Tribes’ Lawsuit Against Oklahoma Gov.
Western District Court Chief Judge Timothy DeGiusti has ordered Oklahoma gaming Tribes to participate in mediation with the State of Oklahoma and Gov. Kevin Stitt to seek a resolution to their gaming lawsuit. "Upon review of the case record, and having conducted a...
Hard Rock Appeals Greek Regulator Rejection of its Casino Bid
Hard Rock International, the Seminole Tribe-owned entertainment empire, has appealed the Hellenic Gaming Commission’s decision to reject its application to build an integrated resort in Athens, Greece. “Based upon the evidence gathered, Hard Rock believes the outcome...
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Remedy Tulalip: The Apple of Cannabis Retail
The Tulalip Tribe’s boutique-style cannabis dispensary opened its doors Friday, August 10. With “Cannabis Concierges” armed with electronic pads, Remedy Tulalip aims to curate the cannabis experience for the connoisseur and the tourist.
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The Forest County Potawatomi Community employs eco-friendly practices across all of its businesses and enterprises.
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First Full-Time Cancer Care Center Opens on an American Indian Reservation
The culturally-adapted cancer care center at the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation will provide oncology services to the Navajo and Hopi people.
First Tribally Affiliated Medical School to Change Indian Country From a ‘Desert of Primary Care Physicians to an Oasis’
The Cherokee Nation has been plagued with many of the same problems as Tribal Nations across the United States, including struggling to attract a sufficient number of primary care physicians. “Some of our remote areas are hard to fill,” said Principal Chief Bill John Baker.
UW Launches Wind River Startup Challenge With $25K in Seed Funding
“Economic development must occur at the grassroots level in order to be successful,” says James Trosper, director of UW’s High Plains American Indian Research Institute. “With this startup challenge, community members will lead the change rather than wait for...
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Bartee to Lead Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Native CDFI
The Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe has launched a Native Community Development Financial Institution (Native CDFI) to spur economic vitalization. And they’ve named a homegrown community member to oversee it.
Native American Bank to Deliver Digital Banking Services to Underserved
Online and mobile banking are modern-day conveniences enjoyed by most banking customers across the United States. Now the Denver-based Native American Bank is bringing those digital tools to Native communities. The bank recently chose a technology partner to deliver...
Two Leaders Recognized for Increasing Access to Capital, Contributing to CDFI Industry
Two Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) in South Dakota were recently recognized by national organizations for their commitment to the CDFI industry.
MHA Nation Delegation Travels to the Netherlands to Meet With the Dutch Ministry & Innovative Leaders in the Agriculture Industry
This week a delegation from the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation traveled to the Netherlands to meet with the Dutch Ministry and operators of the most innovative agricultural technology in the world.
SheNative ‘Chief Changemaker’ Devon Fiddler Shares HerStory and Vision to Empower Indigenous Women & Girls
Today marks International Women’s Day, and across the world, people are celebrating the vision and achievements of women. That’s the everyday mission of Devon Fiddler, a Cree entrepreneur from the Waterhen Lake First Nation in Saskatchewan.
Native Entrepreneurs to Attend Dynamic Start-up Micro Accelerator at SXSW
Native American, woman-owned business, Roanhorse Consulting, LLC, has partnered with the social impact firm Generation Titans to bring entrepreneurs of color to SXSW in Austin, Texas, for the inaugural Titan Generators event on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
The Native Business Summit Will Bring the Knowledge, Resources and Passion from the Pages of Native Business Magazine to Life
Register by Friday, March 29th, at midnight PST, to save 15 percent with our advance registration rate for the Native Business Summit, taking place May 13-15, 2019, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
MHA Nation Delegation Travels to the Netherlands to Meet With the Dutch Ministry & Innovative Leaders in the Agriculture Industry
This week a delegation from the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara (MHA) Nation traveled to the Netherlands to meet with the Dutch Ministry and operators of the most innovative agricultural technology in the world.
Native Business Magazine’s March 2019 ‘Infrastructure’ Issue Is Here! Ho-Chunk, Inc. CEO Lance Morgan Dishes on Master Planning in the Cover Story
Infrastructure is a topic Indian Country is well aware of, yet it rarely receives the attention it deserves. March 2019 marks our first infrastructure-focused issue of Native Business Magazine, and our fourth issue to date.
At G2E, Lynn Valbuena & C-Suite Executives to Offer Distinctly Female Perspective on Global Gaming Industry
Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, will represent Indian Country among a panel of C-suite executives who will provide a distinctly female perspective on the global gaming industry.
San Manuel’s New CEO Establishes Core Leadership Team to Lead Organization into the Future
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians CEO Loren Gill has formed a core leadership team to support the Tribe in its governmental and commercial endeavors.
NIGA Honors Rodney Butler, Who Says Leadership Is About Self-Denial & Courage to Take Risks
Butler humbly accepted the recognition, “This is such a tremendous honor. It is not only about me, but all of our team. It is a collective effort.”
