As we begin a new year and a new decade, building a strategic plan is now more important than ever. With threats to Tribal sovereignty emerging across the country, building long-term economic sustainability for your Tribe could be even more difficult if you don’t have...
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Blue Stone has completed major assessments of multiple casino operations in mature rural and suburban markets with limited revenue growth opportunities. With input from management and Tribal leadership, our team can quickly identify a range of problems and prioritize...
Everyone knows that diversification has become a crucial building block for modern tribal economies. And as the fastest growing population in the United States, the need for meaningful jobs and multiple revenue streams has never been more important for Native...
Last December, hemp in the United States was legalized with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, paving the way for Tribes to expand into its booming, multi-billion dollar market. The law legalized hemp production and distribution under federal law and established a...
Important Advisory: A special Indian Housing Block Grant Program (IHBG) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFA) is scheduled to be published in the very near future. This competitive NOFA will provide Tribes and TDHES with an infusion of capital for new housing...
Whether you have new-hires or veteran staff members, all tribal governments and tribal enterprises need training and professional development programs for their employees. At Blue Stone, we believe that the starting point of any training and/or professional...
Tribal Advisor Liana Onnen joined Blue Stone in the Fall of 2018 bringing her vast experience of 15 years working in Indian Country. She is a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and has experience ranging from serving as Tribal Chairwoman to General Manager...
As 2018 comes to an end, all of us at Blue Stone Strategy Group want to say Thank You to all for your continued support for the work we do with Tribal Nations while they strengthen and promote their economies and communities. During this Holiday Season, we would like...
As 2018 comes to a close, it is time to reflect and evaluate the successes and the challenges you faced and set a course for the new year. Whether you had a banner year or experienced setbacks, it’s imperative to take the necessary time and effort to keep your tribal...
Governing a Tribe can be difficult, but building long-term capacity for your community can be even more difficult if you don’t have a plan. It’s a challenge for tribal leaders to think about the future knowing that their time is limited. But it’s also important to ask...
Is your tribe exercising its sovereign tax rights? True sovereignty includes the right to levy and collect taxes, however, many tribal governments and their business divisions have not fully capitalized on the uncollected revenues that are hiding in plain sight. With...