Go Big & Go Home: Cherokee Nation Is Leading the Way in World-Class Healthcare
The Cherokee Nation is blazing new trails forward in healthcare with two leading-edge “firsts” for Indian Country and the United States.
Native Business Leadership on the Corporate & Federal Stages in 2019
Gary and Carmen Davis represented Native Business at numerous corporate and federal events in 2019, playing a vital role in driving business forward in Indian Country.
Mno-Bmadsen Leverages an Innovative Investment Strategy
Mno-Bmadsen was created in 2012 to diversify the Pokagon Band’s business interests, revenue streams and wealth for future generations.
Golden Opportunity: Tribes Turn to the Sun to Create a New Energy Economy
Dozens of new solar projects are sprouting up on Native lands across the U.S. as Tribes seek new ways to grow and diversify their economies in sustainable ways that advance sovereignty and power their governments and businesses. The U.S. Department of Energy’s...
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.
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Native Business Leadership on the Corporate & Federal Stages in 2019
Gary and Carmen Davis represented Native Business at numerous corporate and federal events in 2019, playing a vital role in driving business forward in Indian Country.
Golden Opportunity: Tribes Turn to the Sun to Create a New Energy Economy
Dozens of new solar projects are sprouting up on Native lands across the U.S. as Tribes seek new ways to grow and diversify their economies in sustainable ways that advance sovereignty and power their governments and businesses. The U.S. Department of Energy’s...
Lisa Billy, Oklahoma Secretary of Native American Affairs, Resigns Over ‘Unnecessary’ State-Tribal Conflict
Lisa Billy (left), Oklahoma’s first Secretary of Native American Affairs, has resigned, stating in a letter to Gov. Kevin Stitt (right) that "it has become increasingly clear you are committed to an unnecessary conflict that poses a real risk of lasting damage to the...
Tribal Casinos Enter the Lucrative Sports Betting Market
Illegal sports wagering in the United States totals $150 billion annually, according to estimates from the American Gaming Association.
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.
Pequot Perseverance: Chairman Rodney Butler Delivers a Bold Future Forecast
Foxwoods Resort Casino, based on the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Reservation in Connecticut, wants to leverage its brand power internationally. “We've certainly been pursuing branding and management opportunities, not just in the U.S. but around the globe,” Chairman...
Seminole Tribe Flexes Tourism Muscles With Alligator Wrestling Exhibit
Gators on display at Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum (Photo by Sandra Hale Schulman)Tourism intersects ecology on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, where visitors can explore the untamed Florida Everglades preserved by the Seminole Tribe. Nestled in the heart of the...
Sovereignty by the Barrel: D. Dave Williams, President and CEO, Missouri River Resources
D. Dave Williams is President and CEO of Missouri River Resources, the MHA Nation’s privately owned oil and gas company on the Fort Berthold Reservation.
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills, Michigan Enters ‘Modern Era of Gaming’
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bills Friday that pave the way for sports betting, online gaming and regulated fantasy sports betting in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Treasury estimates the new laws will generate $19 million in new revenue to the state — funds...
Cheyenne & Arapaho Gov. Reggie Wassana: Continue Expanding Tribes’ Economic Impact
In an interview with Native Business Magazine, Cheyenne and Arapaho Governor Reggie Wassana said that right now, the Tribes’ six Lucky Star casinos are the main economic engine for the Tribes.
Native Business App Available For Download Now on iOS and Android Platforms!
After a year and a half of unprecedented success for a Native-owned media business, Native Business has launched the Native Business App, available across iOS and Android platforms!
Oklahoma Tribes Stand Firm Against Gov. Stitt’s Proposal for an 8-Month Compact Extension
Oklahoma’s gaming Tribes are holding their ground: “We stand united today against the proposed extension by Gov. Stitt as utterly unnecessary, given the automatic renewal.”
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Decision on Final Commercial Casino License in Arkansas Delayed by Temporary Restraining Order
A temporary restraining order has put the pending review of Cherokee Nation Business’ application to secure a gaming license for Pope County, Arkansas, on hold again.
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...
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.
First Indigenous-Certified B Corp in Canada Recognized for Growth and Impact in 2019
Jeff Ward founded the Victoria -based Animikii in 2003, becoming the first Indigenous-certified B Corp in Canada.
Drone Technology to Enhance Oneida Nation’s Ability to Monitor, Manage and Protect Lands
Drones will soon soar over Oneida Indian Nation homelands in Central New York, collecting data about Tribally owned land.
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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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$2M Contract With Federal Aviation Administration Awarded to Filtra Systems
Filtra Systems, a Chickasaw Nation Industries family company, has received a $2 million contract with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Cherokee Nation Remains a Steadying & Growing Economic Force With $2.2 Billion Impact on Oklahoma
Cherokee Nation made a $2.169 billion economic impact in the state in fiscal year 2018, reflecting an increase of about 7% from 2016 and more than 100% from 2010.
Native Business to Unveil its Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country on NativeBusinessMag.com
These profiles that dive into the mindsets, mentalities and methodologies of the Top 30 CEOs at Tribally owned enterprises were featured in our premiere Leadership issue.
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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...
Decision on Final Commercial Casino License in Arkansas Delayed by Temporary Restraining Order
A temporary restraining order has put the pending review of Cherokee Nation Business’ application to secure a gaming license for Pope County, Arkansas, on hold again.
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...
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Cedar Greens, the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Holistic Cannabis Outfit, Opens in Washington
“We see the revenue it will generate to be an important part of the Tribe’s overall economic strategy to become more self-sufficient,” said Kyle E. Johnson, Executive Director of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe’s Economic Development Authority.
Hemp Warrior: For Alex White Plume, Sovereign Resolve Is Finally Paying Off
“All living things deserve respect,” says Alex White Plume, Oglala Lakota, who performs a ritual before each hemp harvest. “We tell the plant, ‘Thank you. We’re going to use you.’”
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.
Ho-Chunk Farms to Grow Hemp Through Nebraska Pilot Program
Hemp fields will take root this summer on the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. Ho-Chunk Farms was among the 10 businesses and organizations awarded a state license to start hemp farming in 2019.
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Dozens of new solar projects are sprouting up on Native lands across the U.S. as Tribes seek new ways to grow and diversify their economies in sustainable ways that advance sovereignty and power their governments and businesses. The U.S. Department of Energy’s...
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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.
Native Business’ Summer Issue Spotlights Groundbreaking Tribal Health Care, Trailblazers in Arts & Entertainment, and Disruptors in the Beauty Industry
The eighth edition of Native Business Magazine examines Tribal and Native involvement in the lucrative arts and entertainment, health and wellness, and beauty industries.
Native Business Celebrates Groundbreaking Milestones & Achievements of 2019
As we close out 2019 and the current decade, we want to say thank you to our community, which is growing daily, particularly since the launch of the Native Business App this month. Propelled by your readership and support, we accomplished some exciting things at...
Snoqualmie Casino CEO Brian Decorah Says the Key to Inspiring a Workforce Is Appreciation
A member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and CEO of Snoqualmie Casino, Brian Decorah has traveled many roads to get to where he is in life.
Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band Tribal Chair & CEO, Is Improving Quality of Life Through the Family Business
Over the course of her lifetime, Stephanie A. Bryan, the Tribe’s Chair and CEO, has seen the Poarch Band evolve from an unrecognized group into an economic powerhouse.
Growth Spurt: Native American Bank Opens Doors to New Headquarters & First Branch in Colorado
Native American Bank’s new headquarters and its first branch in Colorado is now open for business in downtown Denver. Heading into 2019, NAB President and CEO Thomas Ogaard leveled with Native Business about the challenges that come with organizational growth.
Native CPA Firm Defends Tribal Financial Sovereignty
What every Tribal government should know about audit preparation is simple: it can bolster a nation’s sovereign immunity.
Four Directions Development Corporation & Lummi CDFI Honored for Vision, Ingenuity, Transformational Impact
Two Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) were recently recognized for breaking down barriers and creating economic opportunity in Native communities.
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.
Navajo Nation Pilot Project to Convert Methane to Hydrogen for Fuel & More
The Navajo Nation is capturing the excess natural gas vented from its oil-producing operations and converting it to hydrogen.
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.
The Nation Builder: Jason Campbell Gives All his Energy to Advancing Spokane Sovereignty
“If Jason Campbell were a chess player, he would be a grandmaster,” says Mike Tedesco, Executive Director of the Spokane Tribe of Indians.
Navajo Generating Station Powers Down, Nation Considers Future of Energy Economics on Reservation
The largest coal-fired power plant in the West, in operation since 1974 near Page, Arizona, has shut down.
Oceti Sakowin Power Authority: How a Six-Tribe Coalition Is Defining a New and Bigger Business Model
With a massive wind power project, Tribes in South Dakota are raising the stakes for energy production on Tribal lands.
Ray Halbritter: An ‘Unrealistic’ Leader Realizes Success for his Nation
Ray Halbritter has led the Oneida people to an economic and cultural renaissance that has been hailed as a national model of success.
Native Business Releases Success & Finance Issue, Honoring Business Breakthroughs of 2019
Our Success & Finance issue charts the business breakthroughs of Tribes and Native entrepreneurs, demonstrating the radically changing landscape of Indian Country’s economy.
The Seasoned Strategist: William ‘Sonny’ Johnson, President and CEO, Pearl River Resort
Under the leadership of William “Sonny” Johnson, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians’ Pearl River Resort became the first casino outside of Nevada to open a Tribally owned and independently operated sportsbook.
