Tribal Business News

Michigan’s unique blend of natural resources and climate policies offer businesses a sustainable future. Discover why companies are choosing the Great Lakes State to balance growth with environmental responsibility, as highlighted in the MIT Technology Review Climate Study conducted in partnership with the MEDC. #sponsored

Tribal Land News: The Yavapai-Apache Nation adds 3,200+ acres in Arizona, Alaska Native groups gain co-management rights over traditional lands, and the Wiyot Tribe reclaims sacred coastal property in California. Plus: New tribal housing initiatives from FannieMae and Wells Fargo for Native lending and more. Read our full Tribal Business News roundup. #IndianCountry #TribalSovereignty #NativeNews #NativeNews #TribalSovereignty #IndianCountry

One in five kids are homeless in Wewoka, OK. The Seminole Nation is changing that with two new teen shelters, funded through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka's expanded $5.3M Native housing program. The initiative is helping tribes tackle housing shortages across four states. Tribal Business News has this story.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has reshaped its approach to Indian Country through deeper partnerships and new programs over the past three years. SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman discusses the future of these initiatives as power shifts in Washington. Native lending is up 89%, contracting has jumped 49%, but what happens next? Read this exclusive Tribal Business News interview. #NativeBusinesses #IndianCountry #TribalEconomy

U.S. Treasurer Chief Lynn Malerba, the first Native American to hold the position, is stepping down after a historic tenure marked by important achievements at U.S. Department of the Treasury, including: —Unprecedented tribal engagement, including 800+ sessions with tribal leaders and establishment of Treasury's first Office of Tribal and Native Affairs —Administration of $30B in economic recovery funds, including $20B for tribes through ARPA —Implementation of long-awaited tax reforms for tribal nations "If you're invited to have a seat at the table, please take it and have confidence in your voice," Malerba says as she prepares to return to her role as Mohegan Tribal Chief. Tribal Business News has this report. #NativeLeadership #TribalEconomics #IndianCountry

Here's a new development for tribal leaders and professionals navigating federal, state, and tribal consultation requirements: The Environmental Law Institute has launched a centralized digital hub for consultation policies. Context: —Federal consultation requirements have expanded significantly since 2021 —Platform consolidates tribal, state, and federal regulations —Addresses growing complexity in areas including environmental review, land use, and climate collaboration —Responds to increased tribal involvement in renewable energy, forest management, and tax policy The hub aims to reduce administrative burden while strengthening government-to-government relationships. Initial research in California suggests that while consultation policies improved intergovernmental relationships, there's room for greater tribal influence in agency decisions. Tribal Business News has this story. #TribalBusiness #PolicyCompliance #GovernmentRelations #ConsultationPolicy

Alaska Native-owned Chugach Commercial Holdings expands its mechanical services footprint in interior Alaska with acquisitions of two Fairbanks companies, strengthening its sheet metal fabrication and building controls capabilities, Tribal Business News reports. #TribalEconomy #NativeBusiness #Mergers #Acquisitions #AlaskaNativeCorporation

Jim LaPorte, co-founder of Bright Path Sports Partners, shares how his firm is opening doors for Native American investment in professional sports. Fresh off a $154M deal for Premier League club Ipswich Town FC, LaPorte talks with Tribal Business News Publisher Levi Rickert about the importance of diversifying beyond gaming and building long-term tribal wealth through sports ownership. Read the Q&A and access the link to the live stream episode. #SportsBusiness #TribalEconomy #NativeInvestment #PrivateEquity

Here’s our monthly roundup of people on the move in Indian Country, from hires at tribal enterprises to recognition of Indigenous leaders serving the community. https://lnkd.in/eNndhD4z

Wilton Rancheria has acquired majority ownership of Sacramento Republic FC, marking the first Native American tribal ownership of a men's professional sports team, Tribal Business News reports. The deal aligns with the tribe's expanding business portfolio, which includes Sky River Casino (opened 2022, 1,600 jobs). Key business elements: —Partnership with Chairman/CEO Kevin Nagle, who remains as managing partner —Planned stadium development in The Railyards district —Builds on existing sponsorship relationship between Sky River Casino and the club —Follows similar tribal investments in WNBA (Mohegan/Connecticut Sun) and MLS (Sycuan/San Diego FC) The transaction comes as Sacramento City Council prepares to vote on a stadium development agreement on Nov. 12. #TribalEnterprise #NativeBusiness #TribalEconomy #EconomicSovereignty