Indigenous Business Group

What Indigenous Business Group does

Indigenous Business Group (IBG) is a Wisconsin-based non-profit organization founded by Native entrepreneurs Rob Pero, Zoar Fulwilder, and Collin Price to support the growth of Native-owned businesses through networking, resources, and knowledge transfer. The organization operates a portfolio of in-person events centered on the Indigenous business community in Wisconsin and the broader Midwest, including its flagship annual conference Indigenous Biz Con (5th edition, October 2026 in Milwaukee), the Wisconsin Contractor Connection networking series across multiple Wisconsin venues, and the Indigenous Business Growth & Development Summit co-hosted with the Minnesota Tribal Contractors Connection in Minnesota. IBG serves three primary constituent groups: Indigenous-led businesses seeking resources and growth support, tribal governments and tribal enterprises seeking qualified contractors and economic development partners, and state agencies and corporate buyers pursuing supplier diversity and Indigenous business partnerships.

The organization does not operate a software platform, proprietary technology, or API; its underlying 'technology' is event-based programming and a curated network of tribal, corporate, and government stakeholders. Its products are structured as programs and services: annual conferences, networking series, and sponsorship packages that allow third-party organizations to engage the Native American business community. IBG's go-to-market relies on event-driven and community-led engagement, with distribution through in-person events at tribally-operated casino venues (Potawatomi Casino & Hotel, Sevenwinds Casino, Bad River Lodge & Casino, Black Bear Casino & Conference Center), supported by LinkedIn presence, email newsletters, and a content marketing website.

Its revenue is generated through event sponsorships and non-profit funding sources; pricing is not publicly disclosed and sponsorship opportunities are transacted via direct contact. The organization is independently owned and operated by its three co-founders, who each maintain separate business ventures (Perodigm Media, Mavid Construction, Heena Development) that double as ecosystem partners and event sponsors. Strategic positioning is anchored in founder relationships with Ho-Chunk Nation, Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, which confer access and credibility difficult for non-Native or new entrants to replicate.

Name

Indigenous Business Group

Legal name

Indigenous Business Group

Website

https://indigenousbusinessgroup.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Indigenous Business Group is a Wisconsin-based non-profit that supports Native-owned businesses through event-based networking, conferences, and contractor connection programs across Wisconsin and the Midwest, serving Indigenous entrepreneurs, tribal governments, and corporate procurement partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cambridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Event Sponsorships: Sponsorship revenue from organizations seeking to showcase services and initiatives directly to the Native American business community target audience. Sponsors gain visibility within the Indigenous economic ecosystem.
2. Non-profit Funding: Organization founded as a non-profit providing opportunities for native-owned businesses to access resources, network, and gain knowledge.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Indigenous Business Group is a non-profit organization that hosts in-person conferences, networking receptions, and contractor connection event series throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest to connect Native-owned businesses with tribal governments, state agencies, and corporate buyers. The organization sells sponsorship packages that allow sponsoring organizations to showcase services directly to the Native American business community and operates annual events such as Indigenous Biz Con and the Indigenous Business Growth & Development Summit.

Product overview

Indigenous Business Group operates as a single unified nonprofit service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides event-based programs including the annual Indigenous Biz Con conference, the Indigenous Business Growth & Development Summit, and the Wisconsin Contractor Connection networking series. These events serve as the core offerings, supplemented by sponsorship opportunities that enable organizations to engage with the Native American business community. The programs focus on fostering connections between Indigenous businesses, tribal governments, state agencies, and industry partners across contracting, procurement, and economic development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indigenous Biz Con - IBC V Annual Indigenous business conference (5th edition) that brings together Native entrepreneurs, tribal leaders, and industry partners for two days of programming at Potawatomi Casino & Hotel in Milwaukee, WI.
• Wisconsin Contractor Connection Series

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Revel 49minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Presented at Wisconsin Contractor Connection - Hayward event on May 21, 2026. Acts as event presenter supporting Indigenous contractor networking.
• Mavid ConstructionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor at Wisconsin Contractor Connection - Hayward event. Zoar Fulwilder is Managing Partner of Mavid Construction and IBG co-founder. Sister company Mavid Media Group also associated.
• PerodigmminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor at Wisconsin Contractor Connection - Hayward event. Rob Pero is Owner of Perodigm Media and IBG co-founder.
• Minnesota Tribal Contractors Connection (MNTCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-hosting the 2026 Indigenous Business Growth & Development Summit with MNTCC. This partnership combines IBG's Wisconsin-focused programming with MNTCC's Minnesota network for regional economic development.
• Green Light MetalsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Speaking at Wisconsin Contractor Connection - Hayward event on topic of navigating certifications, procurement, and economic development opportunities.
• Ho-Chunk NationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collin Price served as Public Relations Officer for Ho-Chunk Nation for 7 years. The tribe hosts IBG events including Ho-Chunk Casino in Delton, Wis.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• First Peoples Fund: Native-led nonprofit supporting Indigenous artists, culture bearers, and community change makers through grants and fellowship programs. Comparable as a Native nonprofit driving economic and cultural empowerment in Indian Country, though weighted toward cultural rather than commercial business.
• National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development: A national Native American nonprofit supporting Indigenous business development through networking events, training, and procurement connections. Closest direct comparable to IBG's mission of connecting Native-owned businesses with resources and capital, but operating at national rather than regional scale.
• American Indian Business Leaders (AIBL): Professional society dedicated to building business capacity in Indigenous communities through student chapters, conferences, and leadership development. Shares IBG's mission of advancing Indigenous economic self-determination, but is primarily focused on students and emerging professionals.

Regional players

• Ho-Chunk, Inc. The economic development arm of the Ho-Chunk Nation, IBG's core tribal partner. Operates tribally-owned businesses and supports supplier diversity, but is a single-tribe entity rather than a multi-tribe convener like IBG.

Broad incumbents

• Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA): U.S. federal agency under the Department of Commerce that promotes the growth and competitiveness of minority-owned businesses. Compares to IBG as an ecosystem participant for Indigenous business development, but operates as a government funder/intermediary rather than an event-led community convener.
• National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC): The largest minority business development organization in the U.S., operating the MBE certification program and corporate matchmaker events. Overlaps with IBG's procurement and supplier-diversity mission but covers all minority groups rather than focusing on Indigenous communities.

Others

• Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association (ICIA): National advocacy organization co-founded by IBG co-founder Rob Pero. Comparable as an Indigenous-focused industry association with national scope, but narrowly focused on cannabis policy and business rather than cross-vertical economic development.
• National Congress of American Indians (NCAI): The oldest, largest national organization representing tribal governments and Native American communities. Not a direct business-association peer, but a broader tribal-advocacy organization that overlaps with IBG's tribal-government audience and convening role.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indigenous-business-group

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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