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About Us

Sault Tribe Thrive: Empowering Tribal Businesses

The Sault Tribe Thrive program, established by the Sault Tribe Board of Directors, promotes a robust economic environment for profitable tribal businesses. Leveraging extensive business experience and a strong background in regional economic development, this program has been a cornerstone since December 2019. With initial funding from a two-year Minority Business Development Agency grant and additional support from the Sault Tribe, Sault Tribe Thrive has connected with over 200 Sault Tribe citizen business owners, expanding its business directory. 

Sault Tribe Thrive also supports the Sault Tribe Business Alliance and tribal owned businesses regardless of their geographic location. Under the guidance of the Sault Tribe Board of Directors, the program is diversifying the Tribal economy, investing in tribal communities, and enhancing the lives of tribal citizens. Looking ahead, Sault Tribe Thrive is committed to empowering economic prosperity for Sault Tribe citizens worldwide. 

The Program

Sault Tribe Thrive: Supporting Tribal Businesses

Sault Tribe Thrive is an MBDA AIANNH Project established in 2019, funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency. With administrative support from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Tribe Thrive offers comprehensive business support to Sault Tribe citizen-owned businesses. Through outreach, advocacy, and business consultation initiatives, the program empowers tribal entrepreneurs and fosters economic growth.

Our Primary Functions Include

Business Consulting

Job Creation & Retention

Capitol Access Assistance

Government Contracting Access Assistance

Attracting Tribal Citizen Owned Businesses to Tribal Lands

Growth and Sustainability Support for Infrastructure

Interested in Becoming a
Sault Tribe Thrive Member?

Join the Sault Tribe Thrive Community Now.

Support Network

Sault Tribe Thrive leverages an expansive network of business support service providers, including:

  • Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians EDC
  • Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
  • Minority Business Development Agency
  • Michigan Economic Developers Association
  • Michigan Small Business Development Center
  • Lake Superior Community Partnership
  • Invest UP
  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation
  • Numerous regional EDOs across the Sault Tribe’s seven-county service area

This robust support network enhances the program’s ability to provide comprehensive business assistance to Sault Tribe citizen-owned businesses.

Support Network

Sault Tribe Thrive leverages an expansive network of business support service providers, including:

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians EDC

  • Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
  • Minority Business Development Agency
  • Michigan Economic Developers Association
  • Michigan Small Business Development Center
  • Lake Superior Community Partnership
  • Invest UP
  • Michigan Economic Development Corporation
  • Numerous regional EDOs across the Sault Tribe’s seven-county service area


This robust support network enhances the program’s ability to provide comprehensive business assistance to Sault Tribe citizen-owned businesses.

Interested in Becoming a
Sault Tribe Thrive Member?

Join the Sault Tribe Thrive Community Now.