What Quil Ceda Village does

Quil Ceda Village is a tribally governed municipality (Consolidated Borough) and commercial destination operated by the Tulalip Tribes of Washington on 2,000 acres of trust land along Interstate 5 in Northern Snohomish County, between Seattle and Vancouver BC. Incorporated on March 2, 2001 under the Indian Tribal Governmental Tax Status Act of 1982, it is the second federally recognized tribal city in the nation and functions as a diversified Pacific Northwest shopping, dining, gaming, hospitality, and entertainment destination employing 5,600+ people. Core components include Seattle Premium Outlets (over 110 stores operated by Simon Property Group), AAA Four Diamond Tulalip Resort Casino (370 rooms, gaming, spa, dining), Tulalip Amphitheatre, Tulalip Bingo & Slots, Quil Ceda Creek Casino, the seasonal Tulalip Lights & Ice holiday event with 9.7 million+ lights, Boom City Fireworks, and the Hidden Gems Weekend Market.

The destination's tenant mix also includes national anchor retailers (Walmart, Home Depot, Cabela's, CarMax), chain dining (Olive Garden, Panera Bread, The Ram), tribal-owned specialty retail (Tulalip Market, Remedy Tulalip cannabis dispensary, Stella's Sweets, Bob's Burgers & Brew), and the Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural Preserve. Quil Ceda Village generates revenue primarily through retail space leasing, land leasing, and property management services, supplemented by gaming and hospitality operations conducted through affiliated tribal entities. Operations are supported by a destination website, a 31-issue newsletter series ("The Quil"), a concert series at Tulalip Amphitheatre, and partnerships with Snohomish County Tourism, Visit Washington, City of Marysville, and the Marysville Tulalip Chamber of Commerce. Leadership comprises President Deborah Parker (also Tulalip Vice-Chair), Chairman Hazen Shopbell, and Administration & Property Management lead Cameron Reyes. All revenues are directed toward sustaining the Tulalip tribal community, including cultural preservation programs and salmon spawning restoration.

Name

Quil Ceda Village

Legal name

Quil Ceda Village

Website

https://quilcedavillage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quil Ceda Village is a tribally governed municipality operated by the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, comprising a 2,000-acre Pacific Northwest shopping, dining, gaming, and entertainment destination featuring Seattle Premium Outlets, Tulalip Resort Casino, and numerous retail and hospitality tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Shopping Center Operations

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

City Squares, Old Towns & Landmark Districts (THAJACAJ), Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Shopping center leasing
• Tribal commercial real estate
• Outlet mall operations
• Hospitality entertainment destination
• Tribal economic development

Headquarters

HQ city

Marysville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Space Leasing: Quil Ceda Village Property Management leases retail spaces to national and local brands including Walmart, Home Depot, Cabela's, Seattle Premium Outlets, and numerous dining establishments. Revenue is generated through commercial real estate leasing within village borders.
2. Land Leasing: The village offers land leasing opportunities within its 2,000-acre trust land borders along Interstate 5, generating recurring revenue from commercial tenants.
3. Property Management Services: Day-to-day property operational responsibilities and common area maintenance services provided to retail tenants, generating service-based revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Quil Ceda Village is a tribally governed retail, hospitality, and entertainment destination on 2,000 acres of trust land in Marysville, WA, that leases commercial space to national brands and operates outlet shopping, gaming, resort, and entertainment venues. Its anchors include Seattle Premium Outlets (110+ stores) and Tulalip Resort Casino, supported by multiple gaming, dining, live entertainment, and seasonal retail/fireworks venues.

Product overview

Quil Ceda Village is a tribally governed municipality (Consolidated Borough) established in 2001 by the Tulalip Tribes on 2,000 acres of trust land along Interstate 5 in Northern Snohomish County, Washington. The destination portal provides information about shopping (Seattle Premium Outlets with 110+ stores, Cabela's, Walmart, Home Depot, CarMax), dining (over 20 restaurants including The Ram, Olive Garden, Panera Bread, Blackfish, and casino restaurants), entertainment (Tulalip Resort Casino, Tulalip Amphitheatre, Tulalip Bingo & Slots, Tulalip Canoes Cabaret), hospitality (Tulalip Resort Casino AAA Four Diamond hotel, nearby hotels), and seasonal events (Tulalip Lights & Ice holiday event with 9.7 million lights and ice skating). The village employs over 5,600 people and serves as a major economic engine for the Tulalip Tribes, with revenues supporting tribal community and cultural programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Seattle Premium Outlets Premier outlet shopping destination featuring 110+ national brand stores, serving as the primary retail anchor within Quil Ceda Village for both consumers and tenant brands.
• Tulalip Resort Casino Full-service AAA Four Diamond resort and casino within the destination offering hotel rooms, gaming, dining, spa, and event facilities for leisure and business guests.
• Tulalip Bingo & Slots Casual gaming venue offering bingo and slot play for visitors to the destination.
• Quil Ceda Creek Casino Casino and gaming venue offering slots and table games to visitors of Quil Ceda Village.
• Tulalip Amphitheatre Open-air amphitheater hosting live music, concerts, and cultural events for visitors to the destination.
• Tulalip Canoes Cabaret Cabaret-style live entertainment venue offering music and performance programming for guests of the resort casino.
• Tulalip Lights & Ice Annual seasonal holiday light display and ice attraction event attracting visitors to the destination during the winter season.
• Hidden Gems Weekend Market Recurring weekend market offering local vendors, artisans, and food sellers space to sell goods in the destination.
• Boom City Fireworks Seasonal fireworks retail outlet operating on tribal land and serving destination visitors.
• Retail Space Leasing Direct commercial real estate leasing service offering retail, dining, and entertainment tenants space within the destination on tribal trust land.
• Property Management Services Property management and facilities services provided to commercial tenants and partners across Quil Ceda Village's real estate portfolio.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Snohomish County TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliate partnership for regional tourism promotion. Quil Ceda Village is featured in Snohomish County tourism materials as a premier destination.
• Visit Washington Department of TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAffiliated with Washington State tourism initiatives to promote Quil Ceda Village as a Pacific Northwest travel destination.
• City of MarysvilleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent municipality partnership for regional economic development and tourism coordination.
• Marysville Tulalip Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber partnership for promoting local business community and economic development in the Marysville-Tulalip region.
• Seattle Premium Outlets (Simon Property Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor anchor tenant operating over 110 retail stores at Quil Ceda Village. Draws significant visitor traffic to the destination. Owned by Simon Property Group.
• Tulalip Resort CasinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFlagship tribal hospitality and gaming destination with 370 rooms, AAA Four Diamond rating, multiple restaurants, spa, and entertainment venues.
• Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural PreserveminorStrategic or Co-development Partner50-acre cultural heritage partner showcasing Tulalip tribal history and culture, complementing the visitor experience at Quil Ceda Village.
• Seattle NorthcountryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism partnership promoting Snohomish County attractions including farm fresh experiences, fine dining, gaming, hiking, and shopping.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Thunder Valley Casino Resort: Owned by the United Auburn Indian Community, Thunder Valley is a tribal casino resort featuring hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Comparable to Quil Ceda Village's sovereign, mixed-use resort destination operating model.
• Foxwoods Resort Casino: Operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Foxwoods is one of the largest tribal casino resort complexes in North America, combining gaming, hotel, retail, dining, and entertainment under tribal sovereignty — a directly comparable operating model to Quil Ceda Village's resort-casino-plus-destination structure.
• Mystic Lake Casino Hotel: Owned by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Mystic Lake is a tribal casino resort with hotel, gaming, dining, and entertainment. Its tribally operated, multi-use destination model is closely comparable to Quil Ceda Village.
• Gila River Resorts & Casinos: Operated by the Gila River Indian Community, Gila River Resorts & Casinos operates multiple gaming, hotel, and entertainment properties in Arizona. Comparable to Quil Ceda Village in operating a multi-property tribal gaming and hospitality portfolio.
• Pechanga Resort Casino: Operated by the Pechanga Band of Indians, Pechanga is a major tribal resort casino in California offering hotel, gaming, dining, spa, and event facilities. Comparable to Quil Ceda Village as a tribally governed, diversified entertainment and hospitality destination.
• Mohegan Sun: Owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, Mohegan Sun is a large-scale tribal gaming resort featuring hotel, casino, entertainment arena, dining, and retail. Its combination of tribal governance and diversified hospitality/entertainment revenue closely mirrors Quil Ceda Village's structure.
• San Manuel Casino: Operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, San Manuel Casino is a recently expanded tribal gaming and entertainment complex. Comparable to Quil Ceda Village as a sovereign tribal gaming destination pursuing diversified hospitality and entertainment revenue.
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Seminole Hard Rock complex includes hotel, gaming, dining, retail, and major entertainment venues. Comparable to Quil Ceda Village as a large-scale, tribally governed, multi-use entertainment and hospitality destination.
• Wind Creek Hospitality: Owned by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek operates multiple casino, hotel, and entertainment properties. Comparable to Quil Ceda Village as a sovereign tribal gaming enterprise pursuing diversified hospitality operations.

Regional players

• Muckleshoot Casino: Operated by the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe in Auburn, Washington, Muckleshoot Casino is a regional tribal gaming competitor in the same Pacific Northwest market as Quil Ceda Village, competing for the same visitor base from Seattle and surrounding areas.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Quilcedavillage

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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