Our Tribal client operated a sand and gravel plant in the 1970s and 80s that eventually closed due to lack of revenue. The relaunch of this plant was initially investigated, but was halted when research revealed intense price pressure/competition and low market demand...
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Golf Course Operations
Blue Stone conducted an assessment of a Troon operated golf course in Arizona. We found the course was experiencing downward pressure on revenues and was under performing when compared to similar golf courses. We determined that when revenue growth is extremely...
Retail and Travel Center Operations
Blue Stone led a series of performance improvement initiatives for two travel center locations that resulted in an 80 percent increase – a nearly $2 million per month increase in top line revenue for our Tribal client. We also implemented an non-branded gas offering,...
Hotel and Casino Operations
A Northwest based Tribe was interested in maximizing the profit potential of its casino properties, including the potential expansion and development of a regional casino resort to serve the greater metro market. Blue Stone evaluated the structure, finances,...
Development of a Plan to Create a Nationwide Indian Economy
Client: National Indian Gaming Association, Washington D.C. Member tribes: 184 The Situation: The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) created the American Indian Business Network (AIBN) to promote intertribal commerce and the growth of tribal economies through...
Prioritization of Goals and Development of 1- and 5-Year Strategic Plans
Client: Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians, Tuolumne, CA Tribal enrollment: 350 The Situation: The Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Economic Development Authority (TEDA) was actively involved in a number of tribal initiatives and programs aimed at promoting economic growth and...