April 4, 2023
MISHAWAKA, IN. – The principals of Mishawaka-based Cressy Commercial Real Estate are pleased to announce the completion of a merger with Mno-Bmadsen, the nongaming investment arm of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. The merger will enable Cressy to expand into new markets and implement their strategic goals while continuing to provide world-class service to past and future clients. Mno-Bmadsen will benefit from additional resources to manage the real estate needs […]
March 7, 2023
Bodwé’s Blue Star Integrative Studio recently expanded its Tulsa office to make room for new architects and interior designers that it intends to hire. (Courtesy photo) BY CHEZ OXENDINE -Tribal Business News FEBRUARY 25, 2023 Tribally-owned Bodwé Professional Services Group finds itself well-equipped to solve a current challenge: it’s growing so fast that it needs to design and configure more space for its operating companies. Fortunately for the firm, it has some […]
November 28, 2022
Introduction to Mno-Bmadsen. The Pokagon Band Tribal Council established Mno-Bmadsen, an autonomous Tribally-Chartered entity of the Pokagon Band, whose purpose is to engage in economic development activities on behalf of the Pokagon Band. This entity has set aside a significant investment to be strategically invested for the tribe. Mno-Bmadsen is managed by seven (7) member Board of Directors and is currently seeking one (1) Person for one (1) open position. […]
November 17, 2022
Yahoo! News Re-post of Sierra Clark, The Record-Eagle, Traverse City, Mich. Wed, November 16, 2022 at 8:38 AM·4 min read Nov. 16—TRAVERSE CITY — Three sovereign Anishinaabek nations of Michigan announced a first-of-its-kind joint partnership. The Little Traverse Bay Bands Of Odawa Indians, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, are partnering in a real estate development, construction, and […]
November 17, 2022
Wood TV by: Matt Jaworowski Posted: Nov 16, 2022 / 11:39 AM EST Updated: Nov 16, 2022 / 11:39 AM EST GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Three West Michigan tribes are joining forces to launch a first-of-its-kind real estate development and property management company aimed at expanding and growing investments. Aki Construction LLC will be run by Odawa Holdings of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Mno-Bmadsen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi […]
November 16, 2022
Pechanga.net November 16, 2022 A trio of non-gaming tribal economic development entities has formed a rare real estate development, construction and property management joint venture that’s considered the first of its kind in the Midwest. Aki Construction LLC brings together leaders from Odawa Economic Affairs Holding Corp., or Odawa Holdings, Mno-Bmadsen and Gun Lake Investments who share similar missions to advance tribal prosperity through economic diversification. “At Odawa Holdings, we are ecstatic to be taking the first […]
November 16, 2022
TRAVERSE CITY Record Eagle By Sierra Clark sclark@record-eagle.com November 16, 2022 TRAVERSE CITY — Three sovereign Anishinaabek nations of Michigan announced a first-of-its-kind joint partnership. The Little Traverse Bay Bands Of Odawa Indians, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, and Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians, also known as the Gun Lake Tribe, are partnering in a real estate development, construction, and property management company. The new entity, Aki Construction LLC, will […]
November 16, 2022
From left: Julio Martinez of Mno-Bmadsen; Shanna Shananaquet of Odawa Holdings; and Monica King of Gun Lake Investments.
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November 15, 2022
Three Midwest tribes make historic move to form Aki Construction LLC GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 15, 2022 – Odawa Economic Affairs Holding Corporation (“Odawa Holdings”), Mno-Bmadsen and Gun Lake Investments (“GLI”) today announced a new joint venture to create a real estate development, construction and property management company. The new entity, Aki Construction LLC, is culturally and economically significant and the first Tribal joint venture of its kind in the […]
October 7, 2022
MiBiz BY KATE CARLSON Thursday, October 06, 2022 10:39pm GRAND RAPIDS — Tribal leaders gathered Thursday in Grand Rapids to share the “unbelievable” amount of opportunities to diversify revenue streams and launch new investments for the benefit of tribal citizens. The first Great Lakes Tribal Economic Summit took place Oct. 6 at Grand Valley State University’s Seidman College of Business in downtown Grand Rapids. The event featured panel discussions among state and […]