Montana Tribe Surpasses National Homeownership Rate
The Salish and Kootenai tribes of the Flathead Reservation in Montana have surpassed the national homeownership rate of 64.3 percent. Between 70-75 percent of Flathead Reservation residents are homeowners — an astonishing feat for any community in the U.S.
Southcentral Delivers ‘Nuka System of Care’ & Empowers Patients as Customer-Owners
Two decades after CIRI assumed total control of its healthcare system, the results are in: Nuka System of Care has not only survived, but has become a model and global leader in the management and provision of health services.
Osage Entrepreneur Geoff Hager Put Everything on the Line to Launch Big Elk
"You may have a solid business plan with great analytics, but at the end of the day, people invest in people. You have to get your message across in a short amount of time why someone would want to invest in you," says Geoff Hager, a direct descendant of Osage chief...
‘Native Entrepreneur in Residence’ Cultivates an Ecosystem of Thriving, Indigenous Business Owners
Since its 2014 inception, the Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR) Program counts 30 entrepreneurs graduated, 128 new jobs created, and more than $8 million new gross revenues generated as a result.
Choctaw Founder of ‘We The People’ Talks Developing Leaders & Growing Small Businesses
Kendra Wilson-Clements (Choctaw), founder and president of We The People Consulting, LLC: “I want to continue to impact and positively affect the living conditions and economic conditions of our tribes and small businesses.”
Native Business NEWS
11 Native Start-ups Selected for Change Labs Business Incubator
Eleven Native American-owned start-ups have been selected from a competitive pool to enter the rigorous Change Labs Business Incubator.
Navajo Transitional Energy Purchases More Than 10 Million Shares of Texas Mineral Resources Corp.
Texas Mineral Resources is an exploration stage mining company with its flagship property, Round Top Mountain, near Sierra Blanca in Hudspeth County, Texas.
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.
Los Angeles Rams, Pechanga Resort Casino Form Partnership
Pechanga Resort Casino is the official casino of the Los Angeles Rams under a cross-promotional partnership that also aims to bring new and important philanthropic events to the Southern California region.
Gila River Achieves First for School Construction Financing in Indian Country
The new Gila Crossing Community School is notable not only for its Tribal design and American Indian artwork, but also for its unique financing model, which represents a first for school construction financing in Indian Country.

