What THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION does

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government established by the 1855 treaty, comprising the Warm Springs, Wasco, and Paiute tribes and serving a membership of over 5,000. It operates through the Warm Springs Economic Development Corporation (Ventures) a diversified portfolio of wholly-owned tribal enterprises spanning energy, gaming, telecommunications, cannabis, manufacturing, tourism, financial services, and senior living, alongside government services (healthcare, education, housing, public safety, natural resources, and cultural preservation).

Core operations include Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises, which manages the Tribe's interest in the Pelton/Round Butte Hydroelectric Project — the largest hydroelectric installation in Oregon and a 100%-owned Reregulating Dam, governed by a 2001 Global Settlement Agreement with Portland General Electric; Warm Springs Telecom, the 9th tribally owned telecommunications company in the United States, providing telephone, internet, and telecom services to residential, business, and governmental customers; Indian Head Casino, a 24/7 gaming and hospitality facility in Warm Springs, Oregon; Warm Springs Cannabis, a 100%-tribally-owned cultivation and extraction operation with off-reservation retail in Portland and Bend projected to generate $11–27 million in annual net profit; and Warm Springs Composite Products, a 51%-owned joint venture manufacturing Tectonite-based fire-rated architectural door components and ballistic materials.

The business model is multi-stream: transaction-fee revenue from gaming and cannabis; managed-services and energy-sale revenue from hydroelectric generation; subscription/recurring revenue from telecommunications; tourism admissions from the Museum at Warm Springs (a 25,000-square-foot cultural institution built to Smithsonian standards); manufacturing and export sales from composite products; government grants and federal program funding (USDA NRCS, Oregon CREP, First Nations Development Institute); and ancillary services from senior living, financial services, and construction. Distribution is a hybrid of physical retail (casino, museum gift shop, cannabis stores), direct enterprise sales (telecom), and partner channels (PGE for power; international distribution for Tectonite products).

Name

THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION

Legal name

Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon

Website

https://warmsprings-nsn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1855

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government (est. 1855) operating a diversified enterprise portfolio — hydroelectric power, gaming, telecommunications, cannabis, manufacturing, tourism, and senior living — alongside government services for over 5,000 tribal members in Central Oregon.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warm Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Gaming and Casino Operations: Indian Head Casino operates 24/7 offering blackjack, slots, and casual dining. Revenue from gaming operations supporting tribal government services.
2. Hydroelectric Power Generation: Warm Springs Power Enterprises manages the Pelton/Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, generating revenue through power generation and partnership with Portland General Electric.
3. Cannabis Cultivation and Sales: Warm Springs Cannabis operates a 100% tribally owned cultivation and extraction facility for medical and recreational cannabis and hemp, with retail sales in Oregon (Portland and Bend markets). Projected $11-27 million annual profit with 85+ jobs.
4. Telecommunications Services: Warm Springs Telecom provides telephone, internet and telecommunications services to residential, business and governmental customers. 9th tribally owned telecommunications company in the United States.
5. Tourism and Hospitality: Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort and The Museum at Warm Springs generate revenue from hospitality and museum admissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation operates a diversified portfolio of tribal enterprises and government services spanning hydroelectric power generation (Pelton/Round Butte Project), casino gaming (Indian Head Casino), telecommunications (Warm Springs Telecom), cannabis cultivation and retail (Warm Springs Cannabis), composite door manufacturing (Warm Springs Composite Products), cultural preservation (The Museum at Warm Springs), senior assisted living (High Lookee Lodge), and credit services (Warm Springs Credit Enterprise), supported by community services including healthcare, education, housing, and workforce development for over 5,000 tribal members.

Product overview

The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs operates a diverse portfolio of tribal enterprises and government services across multiple sectors. The organization functions as a platform of distinct enterprises including energy (hydroelectric power through Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises), gaming and hospitality (Indian Head Casino, Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort), telecommunications (Warm Springs Telecom, the 9th tribally owned telecom company in the US), manufacturing (Warm Springs Composite Products), cannabis (Warm Springs Cannabis), senior living (High Lookee Lodge), financial services (Warm Springs Credit Enterprise), and cultural institutions (The Museum at Warm Springs). Supporting services include healthcare (Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center), housing (Warm Springs Housing Authority), education, workforce development (WIOA), culture programs, and recreation. This is not a unified software product but rather a tribal government operating multiple business units and social services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Indian Head Casino: Central Oregon's premier casino featuring blackjack, slots, cocktails, and casual dining 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort
• Warm Springs Telecom
• Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises
• Warm Springs Cannabis
• Warm Springs Composite Products
• The Museum at Warm Springs
• High Lookee Lodge
• Warm Springs Credit Enterprise
• Warm Springs FAA UAS Test Range
• Construction Enterprise
• Indian Head Casino

Products and services

• Indian Head Casino Central Oregon's premier casino featuring blackjack, slots, cocktails, and casual dining, open 24 hours a day, designed to resemble historic fishing scaffolds at Celilo Falls.
• The Museum at Warm Springs A 25,000 square-foot museum preserving, advancing and sharing the traditions, cultural and artistic heritage of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, with permanent and rotating exhibits.
• Warm Springs Telecom The 9th tribally owned telecommunications company in the United States, providing high quality telephone, internet and telecommunications services for residential, business and governmental customers.
• Warm Springs Power & Water Enterprises Manages the Tribes' interest in the Pelton/Round Butte Hydroelectric Project, the largest hydroelectric project in Oregon, including ownership of the Reregulating Dam and partnership with Portland General Electric.
• Warm Springs Composite Products Oregon-based manufacturer and international supplier of Tectonite-based fire-rated architectural door components, wood doorframes, specialized wood products, and custom ballistic materials, operating as a joint venture with Structural Technology Inc.
• Warm Springs Cannabis 100% Tribally owned cannabis cultivation and extraction facility for medical and recreational cannabis and hemp, with sales at tribally owned retail stores in Oregon (Portland and Bend markets).
• High Lookee Lodge Assisted living residence providing studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom private apartments with flexible levels of care, serving senior and disabled adults while respecting privacy and independence.
• Warm Springs Health & Wellness Center Primary care clinic providing medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology and podiatry services to eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives, employing over 100 individuals.
• Warm Springs Housing Authority Responsible for assisting and promoting affordable housing activities to develop, maintain and operate affordable housing in safe and healthy environments for low-income Indian families.
• Warm Springs Credit Enterprise Financial services resource for Tribal Members, providing credit and banking services within the tribal community.
• Warm Springs FAA UAS Test Range Federally designated unmanned aircraft systems test range for testing and development of drone technologies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Projected $11-27 million annual net profit from cannabis project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cairnspring Mills (Indigenous Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Warm Springs tribes involved in Blue Mountain Mill financing model for regenerative food systems with community participation and indigenous ownership components.
• Warm Springs Power and Water EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 February 2026Internal tribal enterprise partnership with Warm Springs Housing Authority for $1 million grant project to install solar and battery storage at tribal housing sites.
• BrightNightminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Florida-based company in discussions with Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs to build a 250-megawatt solar farm on reservation lands. Under evaluation with no final decisions made.
• USDA Natural Resources Conservation ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2026Partnership through Regional Conservation Partnership Program investing $4.1 million in North Slope Ochoco Holistic Restoration Project in Wheeler County, Oregon, working with federal, state, tribal and private partners.
• Portland General ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Global Settlement Agreement formed in 2001 to jointly own the entire Pelton/Round Butte Hydroelectric Project. The Tribes retained 100% ownership of the Reregulating Dam while PGE retained transmission. Partnership committed to salmon restoration and wildlife habitat.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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