Prairie Band

What Prairie Band does

Prairie Band LLC is a diversified holding company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, established in 2010 and headquartered in Holton, Kansas. The company serves as the Nation's economic development vehicle outside of Indian gaming, operating a portfolio of 11+ subsidiaries and joint ventures across federal contracting, healthcare staffing, construction, energy, agriculture, real estate, distribution, and retail. Its primary customer segments are U.S. federal government agencies — served through SBA 8(a), HUBZone, ISBEE, and MBE-certified subsidiaries including Prairie Band Health Services, Prairie Band Construction, Mill Creek, and Burgos Group — alongside regional consumers served by Prairie Band Casino & Resort (affiliate), Prairie Band Propane, Prairie Band One Stop, Prairie Band Distribution, and Prairie Band Properties in Northeastern Kansas.

The company makes money through a mix of revenue models spanning professional services contracts, managed services, hardware sales, and transaction-based sales. Federal contracting subsidiaries generate revenue via personnel services and project-based government contracts (disclosed contract values include $1.2M, $3.5M, and a $14.3M multi-year award at Phoenix Indian Medical Center). Local subsidiaries sell propane, industrial hemp fiber products, tobacco, convenience-store fuel and merchandise, and real estate services. The Gaia Prairie Band joint venture with Gaia Eco Products is preparing to manufacture biodegradable paper goods from industrial hemp beginning in early 2025, and a new 12,000 sq ft travel plaza broke ground in 2025 with expected Q1 2027 opening. Distribution is primarily direct: enterprise field sales into federal agencies via set-aside certifications, plus retail storefronts and B2B electrical services (Get Volts, 40+ years, 80%+ repeat customers).

Core technology is sector-specific rather than unified. Prairie Band distributes Altapure's ultrasonic peracetic acid disinfection systems (6-log kill rate), deploys Everi's Vi mobile Class II gaming platform at its casino affiliate, and operates a proprietary hemp-fiber paper manufacturing process via the Gaia JV. A Tribal Nation Jobs platform launched in 2025 provides a Native American-focused job and networking resource hub. Five-member Board oversight, wholly tribal ownership, and an explicit investment thesis targeting stable, profitable acquisitions underpin the holding-company model.

Name

Prairie Band

Legal name

Prairie Band LLC

Website

https://prairiebandllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prairie Band LLC is the diversified, tribally owned holding company of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, operating 11+ subsidiaries in federal contracting (healthcare staffing, construction, facilities), regional consumer businesses (propane, retail, tobacco, real estate), a casino affiliate, and a sustainable hemp-packaging joint venture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Government Contracting and Tribal Enterprise Services

NAICS

Farm Management Services (115116), Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing (333243), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Forestry (800), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (Herbs, Botanicals) Wildcrafting/Cultivation (AFAMAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) Harvesting (Resins, Mushrooms, Botanicals) (IMAMAAAK), Non-Timber Forest Products Management (Resins, Gums, Mushrooms, Berries) (AFAMAAAK)

Keywords

• Tribal holding company
• Government contracting services
• Healthcare staffing services
• Facility construction services
• Tribal economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Holton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracting Revenue: Prairie Band Health Services, Prairie Band Construction, Mill Creek, and Burgos Group generate revenue through federal government contracts. PBHS provides healthcare management and staffing for federal and corporate clients; Construction companies provide general contracting and construction management services. Revenue comes from personnel services contracts and project-based contracting with federal agencies.
2. Healthcare Staffing Services: Prairie Band Health Services (PBHS) provides recruiting, credentialing, and placement of clinical, technical and administrative personnel for the federal government, tribal governments, and corporate clients throughout the United States.
3. Propane and Energy Sales: Prairie Band Propane serves heating energy needs of Northeastern Kansas as a full-service propane supplier generating revenue from propane sales and related services.
4. Agricultural Products Revenue: Prairie Band Ag generates revenue through industrial hemp farming and processing, producing Hurd, Milled Hurd, and Raw Bast Fibers. Revenue derived from sale of processed hemp products.
5. Retail Sales: Prairie Band One Stop operates a convenience store and retail outlet providing fuel, cigarettes, tobacco products, and general retail merchandise to local community and travelers.
6. Real Estate Development: Prairie Band Properties generates revenue through real estate investment, development, and management via direct ownership and strategic partnerships.
7. Tobacco Distribution: Prairie Band Distribution was created in 2017 to strengthen position within the tobacco market and extends PBPN's inherent right to regulate commerce within the Reservation.
8. Electrical Services: Get Volts is a national full-service electrical service provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. More than 80% of Get Volts business comes from repeat customers.
9. Gaming and Hospitality: Prairie Band Casino & Resort generates revenue through gaming (casino), hospitality (hotel accommodations), dining, and golf (Firekeeper Golf Course) operations.
10. Gaia Prairie Band Manufacturing: Gaia Prairie Band LLC manufactures biodegradable paper cups, lids, straws, and molded fiber packaging. Scheduled to commence operations by early 2025. Uses agricultural waste including industrial hemp as raw material.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prairie Band LLC is a diversified holding company wholly owned by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation that operates a portfolio of subsidiary companies delivering government contracting, healthcare staffing, commercial construction, electrical services, propane distribution, retail grocery, broadband services, real estate development, and sustainable packaging manufacturing. The entity was formed to consolidate and grow economic enterprises for the tribe across multiple sectors including federal contracting, infrastructure, and consumer-facing services.

Product overview

Prairie Band LLC is a diversified holding company and economic development arm of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, established in 2010. The company operates a portfolio of subsidiary companies serving government and commercial markets across multiple sectors including healthcare staffing (Prairie Band Health Services), construction (Prairie Band Construction), medical facility outfitting (Mill Creek), federal contracting (Burgos Group), electrical services (Get Volts), propane distribution, agriculture (Prairie Band Ag), tobacco distribution (Prairie Band Distribution), real estate (Prairie Band Properties), retail (Prairie Band One Stop), and sustainability products (Gaia Prairie Band joint venture). Additional initiatives include a travel plaza development and Tribal Nation Jobs platform for Native American workforce development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Prairie Band Health Services: Healthcare management staffing company providing cost-effective healthcare solutions for federal government and corporate clients throughout the United States
• Prairie Band Construction
• Mill Creek
• Burgos Group
• Get Volts
• Tribal Nation Jobs

Products and services

• A-Lert Construction Services Commercial and industrial construction services delivering facility outfitting, renovation, and infrastructure projects for federal, state, and commercial clients.
• A-Lert Government Services Government contracting subsidiary providing services and solutions to federal agencies, leveraging 8(a), HUBZone, and ISBEE certifications.
• Prairie Band Health Services (PHBS) Healthcare staffing services providing medical and clinical personnel to federal health facilities, including Indian Health Service and other government healthcare operations.
• Goldenjack Construction Commercial construction services subsidiary delivering building and infrastructure projects.
• Tidemark Construction Specialty construction services subsidiary supporting commercial and government clients.
• Prairieland Propane Propane distribution subsidiary serving residential, agricultural, and commercial customers in northeast Kansas.
• Visionary Broadband Broadband internet services subsidiary providing connectivity solutions for residential and business customers.
• Broadnax Properties Real estate holdings and property management subsidiary supporting commercial and residential assets.
• PBPC Property Management Property management subsidiary overseeing Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation-owned real estate and commercial assets.
• Open Wick Media Media and communications services subsidiary supporting marketing, creative production, and digital content.
• Prairieland Partners Retail operations including the IGA grocery store serving the local community and surrounding area.
• Gaia Bioabsorbable Packaging Manufacturing subsidiary producing sustainable, bioabsorbable packaging products for commercial and industrial buyers.
• Altapure Disinfectant Distribution Distribution of the Altapure non-toxic, no-touch disinfection technology for healthcare, government, and commercial facilities.
• Casino White Tail Former tribal casino and entertainment facility (now closed) that offered gaming, dining, and live entertainment.
• SageTrucks Government Sales Government sales subsidiary providing vehicles, trucks, and equipment procurement services for federal and state agencies.

Quantifiable outcome

• PBHS Navy Medical Center contract valued at $1,209,846
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gaia Eco ProductscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 April 2024Gaia Prairie Band LLC (GaiaPB) is a qualified tribal-owned and controlled joint venture between the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation and Gaia Eco Products. Together they bring a unique solution to minority-qualified purchasing and supply. The joint venture manufactures biodegradable paper cups, lids, straws, and molded fiber packaging using agricultural waste including industrial hemp from Prairie Band Ag. Scheduled to commence operations by early 2025.
• Renco ExtractionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is partnering with Renco Extraction to apply for a grant for a 3-year Beginning Farmer Initiative program to educate young and new farmers in farming basics, safety, business/finance, trucking, and sustainable farming. The program would also utilize Renco Extraction's capabilities in the hemp processing supply chain.
• AltapurecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 January 2023Prairie Band Health Services entered a new distribution agreement with Altapure, a leader in high-level disinfection equipment. PBHS markets Altapure's products (including the AP-4 High Level Disinfection System and PC-RED) to tribes, commercial entities, and governmental agencies nationwide. Altapure's technology provides 6 log kill rate for bacteria, viruses, and spores with no adverse residue.
• Galler Corporate Law GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 31 October 2017Galler Corporate Law Group served as legal advisors to Prairie Band LLC for the acquisition of Mill Creek LLC. Based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with more than 20 years of experience in business transactions, fund raising, government contracting, and strategic planning.
• Burton Woodward PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 31 October 2017Burton Woodward Partners, a Native American owned boutique consulting firm founded by Darden graduates Robert Burton and Ernest Woodward, advised on the Mill Creek LLC acquisition. Firm specializes in strategy, start-ups, M&A, access to capital, and related disciplines.
• Tribal GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrairie Band LLC partners with tribal governments to provide healthcare services (Prairie Band Health Services serves tribal governments) and facilitate economic development through the Tribal Nation Jobs platform.
• Strategic Partners for 150/75 Development ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrairie Band LLC and Prairie Band Properties are pursuing the 150/75 Development Project, a multi-phase initiative including a new travel plaza, Gaia Prairie Band manufacturing facility, and future developments (Prairie Creek, Prairie Lake, Prairie Hill). The project is designed to strengthen economic growth and expand regional commerce.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Akima: Akima is an Alaska Native Corporation holding company providing federal government services across IT, facilities management, logistics, and construction through multiple subsidiaries. Comparable to Prairie Band LLC as an ANC-affiliated federal contractor with diversified service offerings across multiple agencies.
• Ho-Chunk, Inc. Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, operating a diversified portfolio of subsidiaries across government contracting, construction, IT services, and commercial enterprises. It is one of the closest structural comparables to Prairie Band LLC as a tribally-owned holding company leveraging 8(a) certifications for federal contracting.
• Bristol Bay Native Corporation: Bristol Bay Native Corporation is an Alaska Native Regional Corporation with subsidiaries in government contracting, construction, environmental services, and resource development. Comparable to Prairie Band LLC as a tribal-affiliated holding company leveraging set-aside status for federal contracting while operating diversified commercial businesses.
• Koniag, Inc. Koniag, Inc. is an Alaska Native Regional Corporation with subsidiaries in federal government services, IT, communications, and facilities management. Comparable to Prairie Band LLC as a tribal-affiliated holding company pursuing diversified federal contracting and economic development across multiple subsidiaries.
• Chugach Alaska Corporation: Chugach Alaska Corporation is one of the 13 Alaska Native Regional Corporations formed under ANCSA, operating federal contracting, facilities management, IT, and construction services across multiple subsidiaries. Comparable to Prairie Band LLC as a tribal/ANC-affiliated holding company with diversified federal government contracting operations.
• Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) is an Alaska Native Corporation holding diversified investments in federal government services, real estate, energy, and natural resources. Comparable to Prairie Band LLC as a tribal holding company pursuing diversified economic development across multiple industries including federal contracting.
• S&K Federal Services: S&K Federal Services is a tribally-owned 8(a) federal contractor providing aerospace, engineering, IT, and mission support services to federal agencies. Comparable to Prairie Band subsidiaries as a tribally-owned federal contractor leveraging 8(a) certification and sovereign status to win government contracts.
• Seneca Holdings: Seneca Holdings is the holding company of the Seneca Nation of Indians, with subsidiaries in federal government contracting, construction, environmental services, and technology. Comparable to Prairie Band LLC as a tribally-owned holding company leveraging sovereign status and certifications to access federal contracting opportunities.
• Cherokee Nation Businesses: Cherokee Nation Businesses is the holding company for the Cherokee Nation, operating federal contracting, defense, aerospace, hospitality, and technology businesses. It is comparable to Prairie Band LLC as a diversified tribal holding company pursuing federal contracts through certified subsidiaries while operating gaming, hospitality, and commercial businesses.

Regional players

• Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment: Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment is the commercial gaming and hospitality arm of the Mohegan Tribe, operating casino resorts and affiliated businesses. Comparable to Prairie Band Casino & Resort as a tribal gaming and hospitality operator within a larger tribal economic development structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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