Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

What Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi does

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered at the Pine Creek Indian Reservation near Fulton, Michigan, with additional administrative offices in Grand Rapids and operations in Battle Creek. Federally recognized on December 19, 1995, the tribe governs on behalf of more than 1,700 enrolled Tribal Members through 16 departments covering health and human services, housing, education, social services, public works, planning, environmental stewardship, tribal police, tribal court, gaming regulation, communications, and culture preservation. Governance is vested in a five-member elected Tribal Council (Chairperson Homer A. Mandoka, Vice Chairperson Ariel Boonstra, Secretary Jessica Blain, Treasurer Robert Larson, Sergeant-at-Arms Dorie Rios) with executive administration led by CEO Barry Skutt Jr.

NHBP's principal economic engine is FireKeepers Casino Hotel, a Vegas-style resort in Battle Creek, Michigan, opened in 2009 after more than a decade of planning. The property features an 111,700-square-foot gaming floor (slots and table games), a resort hotel, six upscale dining outlets, and a multipurpose event center, drawing over 2 million visitors annually. Complementing the casino, Waséyabek Development Company, LLC (formed 2011) pursues non-gaming economic diversification as a wholly tribally-owned entity, while Bkedé O Mshiké operates a general store on the Pine Creek Reservation offering convenience goods, Native-crafted items, apparel, and gifts. NHBP Health and Human Services delivers medical, behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, and traditional health services through three facilities to Tribal Members and other Federally Recognized American Indians and Alaska Natives. The tribe also administers the Native American Heritage Fund (est. 2016) and the Local Revenue Sharing Board, which distributes 2% of FireKeepers slot revenue to local governments and school districts under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact.

The business model is sovereign-tribal rather than commercial: NHBP does not sell equity, has no public ticker, and reinvests economic returns into tribal self-sufficiency, member services, and community giving. Gaming revenue (transaction-fee style, derived from slot and table operations) is the primary cash generator; retail, healthcare, and diversification ventures contribute secondarily. Under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, NHBP has contributed more than $338.5 million to the State of Michigan and the Local Revenue Sharing Board since 2009, including $24.5 million in 2024 ($18.5M to the state, $6M to LRSB). The tribe is part of the Three Fires Confederacy (with the Ojibwe and Ottawa), is known culturally as "Keepers of the Fire," and operates under the Seven Grandfather Teachings as a guiding framework.

Name

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Legal name

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Website

https://nhbp-nsn.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government in Michigan serving 1,700+ enrolled Tribal Members through 16 government departments, with FireKeepers Casino Hotel, Waséyabek Development Company, and Bkedé O Mshiké as its principal economic enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government and Gaming Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Casino gaming operations
• Health and human services
• Economic development
• Cultural preservation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fulton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gaming Revenue: FireKeepers Casino Hotel generates gaming revenue through its Vegas-style casino operations, including slot machines and table games. Under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, a portion of annual slot machine revenue is distributed to the State of Michigan and Local Revenue Sharing Board.
2. Local Revenue Sharing: Under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, NHBP distributes 2% of annual slot machine revenue from FireKeepers Casino Hotel to the Local Revenue Sharing Board, which reimburses local units of government for lost tax revenue.
3. Retail Operations: Bkedé O Mshiké general store provides retail goods for Tribal Members and community members, including convenience items, Native-crafted goods, brand name apparel, and Native-inspired gifts.
4. Non-Gaming Economic Diversification: Waséyabek Development Company, LLC pursues non-gaming economic diversification opportunities for the tribe.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NHBP is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government that provides comprehensive government services to over 1,700 enrolled Tribal Members through 16 departments covering health, housing, education, social services, and cultural preservation. Its primary commercial operation is FireKeepers Casino Hotel, a Vegas-style gaming and resort facility in Battle Creek, Michigan that generates the majority of tribal revenue. Complementary offerings include the Bkedé O Mshiké general store, NHBP Health and Human Services operating three health facilities, and Waséyabek Development Company pursuing non-gaming economic diversification.

Product overview

NHBP operates a diversified portfolio of economic ventures centered around its tribal government structure. The core business is FireKeepers Casino Hotel, a Vegas-style casino resort providing the primary revenue stream. Complementing this is Waséyabek Development Company, focused on non-gaming economic diversification. Additional operations include Bkedé O Mshiké general store, the Health and Human Services Department offering culturally-based healthcare, and the Native American Heritage Fund supporting educational initiatives. The Local Revenue Sharing Board and Gaming Commission provide regulatory and revenue distribution functions.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• FireKeepers Casino Hotel Vegas-style casino and resort located in Battle Creek, Michigan, featuring an 111,700-square foot gaming floor, resort-style hotel, six upscale dining options, and a multipurpose event center. Revenue from FKCH provides economic stability for NHBP and supports local communities.
• Bkedé O Mshiké General Store

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ojibwe (Chippewa) TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHBP is part of the Three Fires Confederacy (Alliance) with the Ojibwe (Chippewa) and Ottawa tribes. Each tribe was given a responsibility by the Creator: Potawatomi as Keepers of the Fire, Ojibwe as Keepers of the Faith, and Ottawa as Keepers of the Trade.
• Odawa (Ottawa) TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHBP is part of the Three Fires Confederacy (Alliance) with the Potawatomi and Ojibwe tribes. The alliance promotes mutual interests between the three tribes and ensures no tribe is left to fend for themselves.
• State of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnder the Tribal-State Gaming Compact, NHBP distributes 2% of annual slot machine revenue from FireKeepers Casino Hotel to the Local Revenue Sharing Board and contributes to state revenue sharing. Combined contributions exceed $338.5 million since 2009.
• Local Revenue Sharing BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard consisting of six members representing local governmental entities. Distributes funds to reimburse local units of government and school districts for lost tax revenue due to sovereign tribal land status.
• Native American Heritage FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2016, the fund provides resources to improve curricula related to Michigan Indian history and promotes mutual respect between local communities and Michigan's federally recognized tribes.
• Pokagon Band of PotawatomiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) events with other Potawatomi tribes to call for justice and awareness.
• Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of PottawatomiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of March for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) events with other Potawatomi tribes.
• National Park ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal Historic Preservation Office is administered jointly through direct tribal resources and a federal program within the National Park Service to assist indigenous tribes in preserving history and culture.
• FireKeepers Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntity overseeing FireKeepers Casino Hotel operations, owned and operated by NHBP as the primary economic development vehicle for the tribe.
• Waséyabek Development Company, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% Tribally-owned company formed in 2011 to diversify the economic portfolio of NHBP through non-gaming economic diversification opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NHBPI
• Xx.com/nhbpi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nottawaseppi-huron-band-of-the-potawatomi

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

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