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.
Happy New Year! Native Business to Blaze Path of Innovation in 2020
The value add of our digital content in 2020 is intense. Native Business will bring news and information directly to Indian Country like never before.
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...
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.
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NIGA, Oneida Nation Honor Rick Hill’s Legacy
Rick Hill, NIGA Chairman Emeritus and former Chairman of the Oneida Nation, has left behind an indelible legacy as a distinguished leader, loyal friend and servant to Indian Country.
Plans for 3rd Annual Tribal GREEN Symposium Ramp Up on Tails of USDA’s Revised Hemp Guidelines
Native Network Consulting anticipates interest in the 3rd Annual Tribal GREEN Symposium gaining even greater traction than prior years, given the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release of revised hemp guidelines on October 29, 2019.
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.
Victoria Vasques Acquires Cowan & Associates, Inc.
Tribal Tech, LLC’s President & CEO, Victoria Vasques has acquired management consulting firm Cowan & Associates, Inc., which serves the public and higher education sectors.
Oklahoma AG Withdraws From Tribal Gaming Compact Negotiations, Gov. Stitt Takes Lead
On the heels of Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter withdrawing from Tribal gaming compact discussions, Gov. Kevin Stitt has declared he’s taking the lead and plans to hire his own out-of-state legal team to assist with negotiation for a larger percentage of casino revenue.
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.
Pechanga Resort Casino Named Founding Partner of SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park, Rams and Chargers
Pechanga Resort Casino has been named the official California casino partner of the Rams, Chargers, SoFi Stadium and Hollywood Park.
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.
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.
Gun Lake Tribe Shares $9.6M with Michigan and Local Governments Amidst $100M Casino Expansion
The Gun Lake Tribe has shared more than $136 million with state and local governments, including more than $91 million with the State of Michigan, since Gun Lake Casino opened in February 2011.
CNIGA Elects New Chairman and Executive Board Members, Pechanga Re-Joins Organization
The California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) recently elected a new chairman and executive committee members.
Meet CEO Jim Allen, Guitar Hero of the Hard Rock
Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, has shown industry leadership by example.
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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.
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...
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Receives $1M Grant for Native American Makerspace & Incubator
A $1 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will be matched by $1 million in New Mexico state investment for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to build a Native American makerspace and business incubator on its growing campus in Albuquerque.
Data Centers: A Good Investment or Risky Business?
Data centers are big business. According to MarketWatch, the global data center market is estimated to reach revenues of around $174 billion by 2023.
Podcast Episode 9: E-Commerce & Leveling the Playing Field in Indian Country
On the 9th episode of the Native Business Podcast, panelists discuss how the Internet and e-commerce are leveling the playing field in Indian Country.
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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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Victoria Vasques Acquires Cowan & Associates, Inc.
Tribal Tech, LLC’s President & CEO, Victoria Vasques has acquired management consulting firm Cowan & Associates, Inc., which serves the public and higher education sectors.
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Native Business’ Leadership issue shines a light on the Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country.
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.
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Milwaukee-Based Potawatomi Hotel & Casino to Host World Series of Poker Circuit Again
Richard Bai of Chicago recently earned a $138,317 payday and his second gold ring, earning him a seat in the 2020 World Series of Poker Circuit Global Championship, taking place at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee. For the fifth time, the World Series of...
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.
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...
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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.
Ordinance Would Regulate Medical Marijuana Cultivation, Production & Distribution on St. Regis Mohawk Reservation
If approved a draft ordinance would legalize, license and regulate medical marijuana for cultivation, production and distribution on the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation in Franklin County, New York.
Meet Kaben & Shelby Smallwood, Founders of Symbiotic Aquaponic and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs
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NIGA, Oneida Nation Honor Rick Hill’s Legacy
Rick Hill, NIGA Chairman Emeritus and former Chairman of the Oneida Nation, has left behind an indelible legacy as a distinguished leader, loyal friend and servant to Indian Country.
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Our Success & Finance issue charts the business breakthroughs of Tribes and Native entrepreneurs, demonstrating the radically changing landscape of Indian Country’s economy.
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.
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Navajo Founder of Changing Woman Initiative Named to InStyle Magazine’s List of 50 Badass Women
Nicolle Gonzales, a Navajo certified nurse midwife and the Founder of the Changing Woman Initiative, a health collective dedicated to reviving cultural birth knowledge, is featured among InStyle Magazine’s list of 50 Badass Women.
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi Attends Unveiling of Northern Arapaho Tribe’s $3M Expansion to Health Care Center
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi joined Northern Arapaho tribal leaders, city officials, financing partner MoFi, and community members at today’s unveiling of the newly expanded Wind River Family & Community Health Care in Riverton, Wyoming.
Native Business Celebrates the Greatest Success Stories of 2019
The end of a year invites the opportunity to commemorate successes and to acknowledge progress.
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.
Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation CEO Shane Jett: Driving Tribal Development
Shane Jett is the CEO of the Citizen Potawatomi Community Development Corporation, one of Native America’s largest CDFIs.
Respect Indian Country, Retire ‘Rent-a-Tribe’
The term “rent-a-Tribe” grossly misrepresents American Indians, their intellectual abilities, and business acumen and should be retired permanently.
A Tribally Owned Bank With $195 Million in Assets and Growing Shares ‘The Woodlands Way’
In 1996, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe purchased a local bank in Minnesota, which would become what is now Woodlands National Bank.
Financial Literacy Made Easy: NAFSA’s Online Playlists Serve as a Primer to Deeper Financial Understanding
The Native American Financial Services Association’s (NAFSA) Financial Literacy Program is an unbiased source of streamlined, educational information.
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.
American Indian Business Enterprise to Jumpstart Small Businesses in Native Communities Across New Mexico
Powered by a $260,000 grant from the U.S. MBDA, the American Indian Business Enterprise (AIBE) will support young Native entrepreneurs statewide.
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.
Indian Energy, LLC’s Mission: Empower Tribes to Power Themselves
Allen G. Cadreau and his company, Indian Energy, LLC, have a lifelong mission: empower Tribal communities with the technical support to own and operate their own energy infrastructure.
Daily Digest: A Tribe in Northern Wisconsin Turns Food Waste to Energy
The Forest County Potawatomi Community employs eco-friendly practices across all of its businesses and enterprises.
Native Business Drops its Leadership Issue, Honoring the Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country
Native Business’ Leadership issue shines a light on the Top 30 CEOs in Indian Country.
Meet CEO Jim Allen, Guitar Hero of the Hard Rock
Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming, has shown industry leadership by example.
Leadership Through Likability: John James Maximizes Efficiency and Values Every Employee
John James, President and CEO of Foxwoods, prides himself on his passion for his job, and has a leadership tip: it’s important to be likable.
Grounded by Values of Gratitude & Humility, Brian Parrish Leads Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise
As CEO of Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, Brian Parrish oversees 1,200 employees at an enterprise with an economic output of more than a billion dollars.
