News & Insights
Highlight – Sault Tribe Thrive Strengthens Resources at the National Center’s Reservation Economic Summit 2022
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, June 16, 2022 – Recently the Sault Tribe Thrive team, comprised of Business Development Director, David Lockhart, and Business Support Coordinator, Justin Emery, headed southwest to meet with our Indigenous sisters and brothers at the 2022...
Highlight – Gallos Realize Dream, Purchase Jose’s Cantina
ST. IGNACE, April 27, 2022 – From the moment you walk through the front door, you’re greeted as family. The kindness of the Gallos engulfs you before you’re even seated. Genuine and upbeat, the colorful atmosphere, accented by the immensity of Lake Huron shining clear...
Highlight – Sault Tribe Taps 100% Tribally-Owned, Binesi Contracting to Provide Construction Project Management Services
SAULT STE. MARIE, Michigan, April 6, 2022 – In an effort to diversify the Sault Tribe’s revenue stream, Sault Tribe Inc. (STI), the tribe’s nascent business holdings company, got its start via Tribal Resolution, and was formally approved by the U.S. Department of the...
Highlight – STI holding company reaches critical mass, plans larger investments
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — For the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, patience has not only been a virtue, it’s also been profitable. The Sault Tribe received a $3.25 million payout last year from its Section 17 corporation, Sault Tribe Inc., after years of...
Highlight – Louricas’ Purchase Woody’s One Stop
SAULT STE MARIE, September 13, 2021 – When Pam & Nick Louricas heard Hal Woodgate was thinking about selling the store, they knew it was a great opportunity for the right new entrepreneurs. Pam had been the smiling face behind the counter, greeting thousands of...
Highlight – Sault Tribe, Inc. Disburses Millions to Sault Tribe for 2021
SAULT STE MARIE, July 20, 2021 – Sault Tribe Inc., the Sault Tribe’s federally-chartered business holdings company, disburses more than $3 million to the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians in a presentation attended by the board of directors from both organizations. In...
Highlight – PMBC Connects Tribal Business
Are you a Sault Tribe member owned business looking to expand sales of your products and services to new markets? Check out our partners at Pure Michigan Business Connect to learn more about connecting with businesses planning to purchase goods and services from...
Highlight – Sault Tribe Business Alliance Forms Tribal Charter
SAULT STE. MARIE, MICHIGAN – The Sault Tribe EDC sees continued growth with the establishment of Sault Tribe Business Alliance, TC. The Sault Tribe Business Alliance (STBA) beginnings date back to early 2018, when a group of Sault Tribe member-owned businesses...
Highlight – Superior Web Launches Brand Refresh and Expands Service Offerings
Newberry, Mich. – Gina Harman has been at it as an entrepreneur for some time. Whether her medium was fine art, photography, or jewelry, produced through Velvet Green Creations and Gitche Gumee Handcrafted Jewelry, or exploring her passion for graphics and web design...
Highlight – Lume Cannabis Co. Open for Business in Sault Ste. Marie
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. – The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians welcomed Lume Cannabis Co. to town in January, with the Sault Ste. Marie location opening on January 15th, followed by the Escanaba location opening on January 29th. Anticipation has grown since...
Business Spotlights
Business spotlight – Eagle Specialties, LLC
DETROIT, Michigan, March 10, 2022 – For as long as she can remember Taryn Sulkes has always had one foot in the world of entrepreneurism, spending time early in her childhood growing up alongside her father’s window, door and awning business. “Yeah, I first learned to...
Business spotlight – Good Fruit Video
LANSING, Michigan, December 16, 2021 – Do good, be fruitful. Though the message may be simple, Good Fruit Video’s investment in doing good is anything but. Co-owner and Sault Tribe member, Justin Caine’s philosophy begins with his approach to doing good by his...
Business spotlight – IvyTek
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, June 16, 2021 – Michael Griggs was destined to work in finance. For three generations Griggs men have made careers in the finance industry. So it comes as no surprise that Griggs has been a part of the lending software industry from an...
Business spotlight – Superior Custom Blinds
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. – From an early age, owner/operator Jennifer Roy-Hatfield expressed a growing passion for interior decorating, reminiscing on the joys she experienced as a junior high student helping her mother with a wall paper makeover in her family’s home....
Business spotlight – Anderson Media 906
Grand Rapids, Mich.—Noah Anderson has Michigan roots. Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, playing competitive hockey gave him the chance to travel and explore. Just like the roads he so frequently finds himself traveling these days, his path to entrepreneurship has been...
Business spotlight – Northern Wings
Newberry, Mich. – David Goudreau grew up in St. Ignace, Michigan, where he graduated high school and enlisted in the United States Navy. He found the G.I. Bill presented a very attractive option to continue his post-secondary education. While at Laker Superior...
Opportunities
Opportunity – Northern Shores Community Development Announces $2,500 Grants Through F.A.R.M. Program
The Northern Shores Community Development F.A.R.M. Program is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for another round of $2,500 Grants. Grants will be available to support emerging and/or established Native American Farmers, Ranchers, and...
Opportunity – Application open for the State of Michigan’s Growing Michigan Business Grant Program (apps now closed)
The Growing Michigan Business (ABR) grant program is a program by the State of Michigan to distribute up to $409 Million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds to be awarded through grants for those who have suffered financial hardship from Covid-19. The program will...
Opportunity – Application open for the PMBC Access and Certification Grant
The PMBC Access and Certification Grant is designed to break down barriers preventing Michigan businesses from winning purchase orders. The program has three objectives: Increase supplier access to local and global procurement opportunities Improve competitiveness in...
Opportunity – Job Opening: Sault Printing Company Inc.
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.— Sault Printing Company, a local tribal member owned and operated business for over 50 years, is looking to hire a self-motivated person, with excellent communication skills, and a professional appearance. Desired Qualifications:...
Opportunity – Job Opening: Tipping Point Solutions
SAULT SAINTE MARIE, MICH.—Tipping Point Solutions, Inc. has an immediate opening for a Web Developer / IT Support position. The Web Developer / IT Support will be expected to design and maintain Website projects working with project processes, collaborate with...
Opportunity – Job Opening: Regal Home Care, LLC
Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.—Regal Home Care, LLC, is a Sault Tribe member owned business operating in downtown Sault Ste. Marie since 2020. Regal Home Care is proud to reach a community with regal care; Helping foster care with the utmost standards. Whether it’s grocery...
Opportunity – Job Opening: Moore Trosper Construction Company
Holt, Mich.— Moore Trosper Construction Company is a Sault Tribe member owned and operated commercial general contracting and construction management firm established in 1982 and is seeking a personable, professional, and organized individual to serve as a Project...
Opportunity – Job Opening: Moore Trosper Construction
Holt, Mich.— Moore Trosper Construction Company is a Sault Tribe member owned and operated commercial general contracting and construction management firm established in 1982 and is seeking a personable, professional, and organized individual to serve as a Project...
Opportunity – SBA Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
The Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020. The program includes $15 billion in grants to shuttered venues, to be administered by...
Opportunity – Resources for Michigan Businesses During COVID-19
The Michigan Economic Devleopment Corporation provides a comprehensive list of resources and information for Michigan businesses during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Follow the link for more information on the Payroll Protection Program, COVID-19 Workplace...
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Highlights
Sault Tribe Thrive Strengthens Resources at RES
Gallos Realize Dream, Purchase Jose’s Cantina
Sault Tribe Taps Binesi Contracting
STI holding company reaches critical mass
Louricas’ Purchase Woody’s One Stop
Sault Tribe, Inc. Disburses Millions to Sault Tribe
PMBC Connects Tribal Business
Sault Tribe Business Alliance Forms Tribal Charter
Superior Web launces brand refresh
Lume SSM open for business
ComplianceLine acquires Arbor Insight
Spotlights
Eagle Specialties, LLC
Good Fruit Video
IvyTek
Northern Wings
Anderson Media 906
Superior Custom Blinds
Opportunities
$2,500 Northern Shores F.A.R.M. Grants
Michigan Afflicted Business Relief Grant Program
PMBC Access and Certification Grant
Sault Printing Co. Job Opportunity
USDA’s FSA Accepting PATHH Applications
Northern Shores Community Development, Inc. Opens Grant Applications
Regal Home Care Job Opportunity
Moore Trosper Construction Job Opportunity
Moore Trosper Construction Job Opportunity
SBA Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Resources for Small Businesses During COVID-19