Cocopah Indian Tribe

What Cocopah Indian Tribe does

The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered on the approximately 6,500-acre Cocopah Reservation, located in Somerton, Arizona, 13 miles south of Yuma. Established in 1917 and governed since 1964 by an elected Tribal Council under the Tribe's first Constitution, the entity serves approximately 1,000 enrolled members living on or near the Reservation through a hybrid of government services and commercial enterprises. Core service lines to tribal members include housing (via Cocopah Indian Housing and Development), healthcare (Wellness Center with tele-health capability, plus the Fort Yuma Healthcare Center), education, environmental protection, and emergency management/policing/fire services (operated jointly with the City of Somerton).

The Tribe's commercial portfolio comprises nine wholly-owned operating businesses: Cocopah Casino, Cocopah Resort & Conference Center, Cocopah Rio Colorado Golf Course & Grill, Cocopah RV & Golf Resort, Cocopah Speedway, Cocopah Wild River Family Entertainment Center, Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center (a recognized federal repository built in 1996), Cocopah Gift Shop, and the Cocopah Office of Emergency Management (which distributes a public-facing Emergency Management mobile app for iOS and Android). Revenue is generated primarily through gaming transactions, hospitality accommodations (resort, RV, conference), entertainment venue admissions, golf and recreational fees, and gift shop sales. Distribution is fully direct-to-consumer via owned physical locations on the Reservation, with marketing through the Tribe's website (cocopah.com), Facebook, Twitter, and the "Cocopah Now" newsletter. The Tribe also pursues federal grant funding for housing, environmental restoration, and economic development, including a Tribal Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) developed in partnership with the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona.

Name

Cocopah Indian Tribe

Legal name

Cocopah Indian Tribe

Website

https://cocopah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Cocopah Indian Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government in Somerton, Arizona operating casino, resort, golf, RV resort, speedway, family entertainment, and museum businesses alongside tribal government services for approximately 1,000 enrolled members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Hospitality and Gaming

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Casino Hotels (THAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD), Cultural & Community-Based Lodges (Indigenous/Local Conservancies) (THAGAIAL), Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM)

Keywords

• Tribal gaming operations
• Casino resort hospitality
• Golf recreation facilities
• Museum cultural education
• Emergency management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Cocopah Casino offering gaming entertainment to visitors
2. Resort and Hospitality: Cocopah Resort & Conference Center, Cocopah RV & Golf Resort, and golf courses generate accommodation and recreation revenue
3. Entertainment Venues: Cocopah Speedway and Wild River Family Entertainment Center provide entertainment revenue
4. Museum and Cultural Center: Museum with gift shop selling authentic Cocopah beadwork, Native arts and crafts, jewelry, and novelty items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Cocopah Indian Tribe operates a diversified portfolio of consumer-facing enterprises on the Cocopah Reservation in Yuma County, Arizona, including Cocopah Casino (gaming), Cocopah Resort & Conference Center and Cocopah RV & Golf Resort (hospitality), Cocopah Rio Colorado Golf Course & Grill, Cocopah Speedway (motorsports), Cocopah Wild River Family Entertainment Center (family entertainment), and the Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center (cultural education with retail gift shop). In parallel, the Tribe delivers sovereign tribal government services — most notably the Cocopah Office of Emergency Management and the Cocopah Emergency Management mobile app — to tribal members and surrounding communities.

Product overview

The Cocopah Indian Tribe operates a diverse portfolio of businesses and services centered around entertainment, hospitality, recreation, and cultural preservation. The core offerings include Cocopah Casino for gaming, Cocopah Resort & Conference Center for hospitality, Cocopah Rio Colorado River Golf Course & Grill for golf recreation, and Cocopah Wild River Family Entertainment Center for family entertainment. Supporting these are Cocopah Speedway for motorsports, Cocopah RV & Golf Resort for extended-stay accommodations, and the Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center for cultural education. The Tribe's government operations include the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) which provides public safety services and disaster preparedness through a dedicated mobile app. This integrated portfolio serves visitors to the Yuma, Arizona area while supporting the tribal community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cocopah Casino Gaming facility offering slot machines and table games for visitors to the Cocopah Reservation in Yuma County, Arizona.
• Cocopah Resort & Conference Center Full-service resort with hotel accommodations and conference/event facilities serving leisure visitors and event organizers to the Yuma region.
• Cocopah Rio Colorado River Golf Course & Grill 18-hole golf course with accompanying grill/restaurant facility located on the Cocopah Reservation, open to visitors.
• Cocopah RV & Golf Resort RV park and golf resort offering overnight accommodations and golfing amenities for visitors on the Reservation.
• Cocopah Speedway Motorsports racing facility hosting various racing events and competitions on the Cocopah Reservation.
• Cocopah Wild River Family Entertainment Center Family entertainment center offering various recreational activities and attractions for visiting families and tribal members.
• Cocopah Museum and Cultural Center Museum with exhibits on Cocopah history and culture (traditional clothing, beadwork, pottery, tattoo designs, musical instruments, warrior displays) on a 1.5-acre park with a replica Cocopah dwelling; includes an on-site gift shop selling authentic Cocopah beadwork, Native arts and crafts, jewelry, and novelty items.
• Cocopah Gift Shop Gift shop selling authentic Cocopah beadwork, Native arts and crafts, jewelry, and novelty items to visitors and online shoppers.
• Cocopah Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Tribal government department providing disaster preparedness, emergency response coordination, and public safety resources for the Cocopah community and surrounding region.
• Cocopah Emergency Management App Mobile application providing emergency alerts, weather alerts, safety information, and disaster preparedness resources for the Cocopah community; listed at https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vilocity.cocopah.oem and on the Apple App Store.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Town of WelltonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 June 2023Annual donation of $10,000 to the town as part of the Arizona Gaming Compact profit share requirement, supporting summer camp programs for kids.
• Inter Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2015Partnership to develop Tribal Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) through ITCA's Tribal Economic Development Program, funded by U.S. Economic Development Administration grant.
• Arizona Western CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2014$10,000 donation to support student athletes; provides sports clinics throughout the year; partnership for educational opportunities for tribal students.
• U.S. Border PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between Border Patrol and the Tribe discussed at Native American Heritage Celebration at Yuma Sector Border Patrol Headquarters.
• City of SomertoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric intergovernmental agreement (IGA) creating Somerton Cocopah Fire Department - first partnership of its kind between a federally recognized tribe and a local municipality.
• Arizona Local Public Health Emergency Response Association (ALPHERA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCocopah Emergency Manager Michael Fila served as President; association is a working group of county public health officials throughout Arizona.
• Arizona Department of Safety and Arizona Department of TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to conduct Commodity Flow Study for hazardous spill preparedness and highway safety.
• Yuma Community Food BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual contributions as part of Arizona Gaming Compact profit share supporting local food security programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino: Gila River Indian Community's Wild Horse Pass property featuring gaming, hotel, golf, and entertainment. Comparable as an Arizona tribal gaming operation with integrated hospitality, golf, and entertainment amenities under the same gaming compact framework.
• Salt River - Talking Stick Resort: Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community's flagship gaming, resort, and golf property in Scottsdale, AZ. Comparable in business model (tribal gaming + resort + golf) and Arizona Gaming Compact framework.
• Gila River Hotels & Casinos: Arizona tribal gaming enterprise operating multiple casino resorts (Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva). Directly comparable as a federally recognized Arizona tribe running a multi-property gaming and hospitality portfolio in the same state regulatory compact.
• Pechanga Resort Casino: Temecula, California tribal gaming and resort destination operated by the Pechanga Band of Indians. Comparable as a sovereign tribal nation running an integrated casino, hotel, golf, and entertainment complex, though at larger scale.
• San Manuel Casino: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians' flagship gaming, hotel, and entertainment property in Southern California. Comparable sovereign tribal nation operating a large-scale gaming and hospitality business with diversified amenities.
• Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise: Tribal gaming enterprise of the Navajo Nation operating multiple casino properties across New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. Comparable as a sovereign tribal government running a multi-property gaming and hospitality business under a tribal gaming regulatory framework.

Others

• Heard Museum: Phoenix-based museum and cultural institution dedicated to Native American art and heritage. Comparable in cultural/educational programming, gift shop retail, and Indigenous cultural tourism mission to the Cocopah Museum & Cultural Center.

Broad incumbents

• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation's gaming, hotel, and entertainment complex in Connecticut. Comparable in sovereign tribal ownership of a major gaming and entertainment portfolio, though at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Fort Mojave Indian Tribe: Fort Mojave Indian Tribe operating Avi Resort & Casino in Laughlin, NV region. Comparable as a Lower Colorado River tribal nation with gaming, hospitality, and recreational operations in the broader tri-state region.
• Quechan Indian Tribe / Paradise Casino: Quechan (Yuman) tribal casino operation located in Winterhaven, CA, directly across from the Cocopah Reservation near Yuma. Highly comparable as a sister Yuman-speaking tribe operating a regional gaming and entertainment business in the same immediate market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cocopahtribe
• Xx.com/CocopahTribe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/371293

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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