George Rivera, an artist and former Governor of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, says that one of his strengths is creating cultural icons.
READ MOREMeet Ed DesRosier, Founder of Sun Tours and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Honoree
by Lynn Armitage | Jun 27, 2019 | Entrepreneurship, Tourism
In 2017, more than 12.5 million visitors to Montana spent nearly $3.4 billion. That’s music to Ed DesRosier’s ears.
READ MOREMeet Kaben & Shelby Smallwood, Founders of Symbiotic Aquaponic and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs
by Lynn Armitage | Jun 27, 2019 | Agriculture, Cannabis, Entrepreneurship
Symbiotic Aquaponic is a pioneering company created by Choctaw brothers Kaben and Shelby Smallwood that designs and builds customized backyard and commercial aquaponic farming systems.
READ MOREMeet Aaron Thomas, Founder of Metcon and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Honoree
by Native Business Staff | Jun 26, 2019 | Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing
In 1999, Aaron Thomas launched his construction business, notable for its emphasis on energy-positive buildings that produce more energy than they consume.
READ MOREMeet Carlos Muñoz, Founder of PIMMEX Contracting and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Honoree
by Debra Utacia Krol | Jun 26, 2019 | Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing
Carlos Muñoz (Pima/Mexican) founded PIMMEX Contracting Corporation, a full-service firm, offering both general contracting and design-build services.
READ MOREMeet JC Seneca, Founder of Six Nations Manufacturing and Native Business Top 50 Entrepreneurs Honoree
by Native Business Staff | Jun 25, 2019 | Entrepreneurship, Manufacturing
JC Seneca produces his Native-owned BUFFALO Cigarettes at his tobacco plant, Six Nations Manufacturing — self-capitalized with the income created through his retail business, Native Pride Travel Plaza.
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