‘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.”
MHA Nation Condemns North Dakota’s ‘Greed-Based’ Efforts to Intervene in Lawsuit
“MHA Nation has a long history of standing up to deception, greed and broken promises, and we will continue to stand firmly in the truth,” said MHA Nation Chairman Mark N. Fox. (Courtesy MHA Nation)On August 10th, North Dakota filed a motion to intervene in the...
Vanessa Roanhorse: Inspiring the Native Entrepreneurial Community to Rise
On any given day, you may find Vanessa Roanhorse, Diné, founder and CEO of Roanhorse Consulting, discussing ways to raise the voice of minority businesses and localize economic development with her client, the City of Albuquerque, where she also calls home.
Yocha Dehe Grows Agri-Tourism and Olive Oil Distribution
Following the debut of the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation’s olive oil mill and two tasting rooms, the tribe’s agri-tourism base has skyrocketed.
Native Business NEWS
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.
Cherokee Nation Security & Defense Wins Five-Year U.S. Airforce Contract
A subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses that specializes in anti-terrorism and force protection has won a five-year contract valued up to $45 million with the United States Air Force.
Podcast Episode 7: Marketing & Leveraging ‘Buy Native’ for Private Sector Growth
On episode 7 of the Native Business Podcast, entrepreneurs discuss moving the Tribal “Buy Native” initiative from concept to unprecedented economic and private sector growth catalyst.
Report: Anchored by Foxwoods, Mashantucket Pequots Help Drive Connecticut Economy
An economic impact report released today demonstrates the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation’s modern and complex economy and substantial influence on the State of Connecticut.
Navajo Gaming Pays Nation $5M, Touts 7,600 Jobs & Billion-Plus Dollar Economic Output in 10 Years
In less than 10 years, Navajo Gaming has created over 7,600 direct, indirect and induced jobs with an overall economic output impact of over a billion dollars.
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