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TRIBALLY OWNED FIRM SECURES $161M FEDERAL CONTRACT, EXPANDS GR HEADQUARTERS
A federal contracting firm owned by Waséyabek Development Co. LLC has begun work on a five-year, $161 million contract with the Department of Energy to provide site operations and support services at three National Energy Technology Laboratory locations.
Michigan Tribes Face Service Loss Among COVID-19 Casino Closures
All 12 of the federally recognized Tribes in Michigan own and operate casinos, all of which are currently shuttered due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The casinos operated by Michigan Tribes support services for Tribal members, and void of gaming revenues, Tribal service budgets are in trouble.
Business owners discuss reacting, coping and planning for the future in the era of coronavirus
Over the last two weeks, MiBiz spoke with owners and executives in a variety of industries. No matter what sector they work in, they all pretty much experienced the same rollercoaster of emotions.
Native American Investors Chart a New Path
Casinos did a lot more for Native American tribes than bring in cash: They sparked tribes’ interest in economic development and long-term business ventures.
Tribes partner in $17.5 million purchase of iconic McKay Tower in Grand Rapids
Tribally owned Gun Lake Investments and Waséyabek Development Co. have jointly acquired McKay Tower in downtown Grand Rapids.
U.S. Treasury Awards $1,088,000 to Chi-Ishobak to support Tribal Communities
This is a tremendous opportunity for Chi-Ishobak. This is the largest grant we have received from the NACA program, and will help us provide tremendous opportunity to our tribal citizens – both personally, and for those wanting to start or are in business.