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.
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.
Leading Like A Native: Troy Clay Leverages Pokagon Band Strength
Troy Clay is a Native Business Top 30 CEO.“I don’t have all the answers and I am not bashful about that,” says Troy Clay, Pokagon Band of Potawotami, who is President and CEO of Mno-Bmadsen, the non-gaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band's business operations....
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.
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If Paid Fairly, a Native Woman Would Earn Nearly $1M More Over the Course of Her Career
“If paid fairly, a Native American woman would earn almost $1 million more over the course of her career,” states LeanIn.org.
Native Women Lead & UNM Innovation Academy to Support Native Women-Owned Businesses
The UNM Innovation Academy, and Native Women Lead (NWL) are working together to support Native American women businesses and entrepreneurs.
Wolf’s Run: How Willie Met Sally and Turned Two Gas Pumps Into a Multi-Enterprise Business
In the late 1980s Willie Parry owned two gas pumps and a rack of cigarettes, now he and his wife have grown Wolf’s Run into a multi-enterprise business.
Mashantucket Tribal Police Captain George Potts Graduates From FBI National Academy
The Mashantucket Tribal Police Captain George Potts has graduated from the 277th Session of the FBI National Academy.
Navajo Nation’s Renewable Energy Future Takes Big Step Forward With Completion of Kayenta Solar II
The second phase of Kayenta Solar is complete. The renewable energy plant will produce enough emission-free energy to power approximately 36,000 homes.
San Francisco 49ers Partner With Cache Creek Casino Resort, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
The Tribal casino inked a multi-year deal that includes presenting sponsorship of the 49ers pre- and post-game radio show on KNBR 680AM and throughout the 49ers Radio Network.
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.”
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.
Cocopah Convenience Store to Serve the Community — From the Border of Mexico to Yuma, Arizona
“This is not just a Cocopah store. This is a store for the community and it’s going to serve this community…from the border all the way up to Yuma [Arizona],” Tribal Chairwoman Sherry Cordova said.
Mohegan Gaming Reaches Landmark Deal to Operate Virgin Las Vegas, a First for a Tribal Operator
Kontomerkos says aligning the two world-class brands, Mohegan and Virgin, will elevate the profile of the resort to a “legendary global entertainment capital.”
Kawi Café: Grounds for Entrepreneurship Training and Transition
Kawi Café gives new meaning to a caffeine “pick me up.” Kawi, which means “coffee” in Cherokee, is more than a neighborhood café in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It’s a place for aspiring entrepreneurs to receive hands-on experience in management and the restaurant industry.
Register Now for the 2019 AMERIND Symposium!
Registration is now open for the Symposium, a must-attend event for Tribal government and business employees, taking place October 9-11th at Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel on the Pueblo of Santa Ana in Bernalillo, New Mexico.
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Tribal Casinos Still Operating in Oklahoma: Three Tribes Filed a Lawsuit, Two Signed Extensions
New Year’s Day has come and gone, and Tribes are still operating casinos across Oklahoma. While that sends a unified message to Gov. Kevin Stitt, at least two Tribes — the the Kialegee Tribal Town and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians — have signed the...
Mohegan Gaming CEO Mario Kontomerkos: Planning World Domination (No, Really, He Is)
Native businesses compete in the global economy, operating even an ocean away — just look at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, under the leadership of CEO Mario Kontomerkos.
The Voice Finalist Brooke Simpson to Headline American Indian College Fund’s 30th Anniversary Celebration
Haliwa-Saponi singer Brooke Hollister, former finalist on NBC’s The Voice, will headline the entertainment at the American Indian College Fund's 30th anniversary celebration of providing access to a higher education for Native Americans. In honor of the milestone, the...
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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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Meet Vicki Vasques, Founder of Tribal Tech, LLC, and a Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneur
Today Tribal Tech, LLC, Victoria Vasques’ 8(a) startup, has an impressive and growing collection of awards as one of the fastest-growing small businesses in the Washington, D.C. federal marketplace.
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CNB: $3.15B Projected 10-Year Impact of its Arkansas Casino Is ‘Conservative’
A recent study indicates that Legends Resort and Casino could make a substantial economic impact on Russellville, Arkansas, to the tune of more than $3.15 billion over 10 years. That’s a “conservative” estimate, says Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), the Tribal...
Tribal Casinos Still Operating in Oklahoma: Three Tribes Filed a Lawsuit, Two Signed Extensions
New Year’s Day has come and gone, and Tribes are still operating casinos across Oklahoma. While that sends a unified message to Gov. Kevin Stitt, at least two Tribes — the the Kialegee Tribal Town and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians — have signed the...
Mohegan Gaming CEO Mario Kontomerkos: Planning World Domination (No, Really, He Is)
Native businesses compete in the global economy, operating even an ocean away — just look at Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, under the leadership of CEO Mario Kontomerkos.
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Indigenous-Led Innovation Center Closer to Completion With $5M Award
The City of Toronto has been awarded up to $5 million for its Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ICIE), a first of its kind Indigenous business incubator in Southern Ontario.
Martin Sensmeier Sheds Light on Executive Producing ‘Bright Path: The Jim Thorpe Story’
While the full cast has yet to be announced, Martin Sensmeier, who is also executive producing the Jim Thorpe biopic, will star as Thorpe.
Native Entrepreneurs to Discuss Racial-Wealth Gap at United Nations Civil Society Conference
Three Native women entrepreneurs will weigh in on the UN commitment to make communities economically equal places while highlighting the racial-wealth gap.
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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.
Flexible Biz: Hozho Total Wellness Brings Yoga to Conferences
Haley Laughter’s yoga studio is Mother Nature and conference venues. “Giving Natives access to yoga means that I have to be mobile. I’m bringing yoga to our people,” says Laughter (Navajo), founder and CEO of Hozho Total Wellness. Laughter launched Hozho Total...
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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.”
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