Lco Tribal Governing Board

What Lco Tribal Governing Board does

The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board (LCO) is the elected governing body of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation headquartered at 13394 W. Trepania Road, Hayward, Wisconsin. LCO delivers comprehensive governmental services — education (Headstart through university), healthcare (Health Center, behavioral health, MAT), family services, elder and disability services, housing, natural resources, protective services (police, fire, court), and cultural preservation — directly to enrolled tribal members across the reservation in Sawyer County. Operations span multiple wholly owned tribal enterprises that generate transaction-based revenue: Sevenwinds Casino (gaming/hospitality), The Landing Resort (lodging), Big Fish Golf Club, LCO Federal Credit Union, LCO Financial Services, Pineview Funeral Services, and WOJB radio. Recent institutional moves include partnerships with GLIFWC and Waadookodaading to expand the university's natural-resources program and adult Ojibwe language immersion (Oshki-ojibwemowag), installation of dual-language Ojibwe/English road signs, and launch of online credit/debit payment acceptance in Tribal Court. As a sovereign tribal government, LCO is not privately held, does not raise external capital, and is governed under its own constitution and Tribal Governing Board rather than a corporate board.

Name

Lco Tribal Governing Board

Legal name

Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Website

https://lco-nsn.gov

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board is the elected sovereign governing body of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, delivering comprehensive governmental services and operating wholly owned tribal enterprises for enrolled members on its Wisconsin reservation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Tribal healthcare services
• Tribal education programs
• Tribal gaming operations
• Sovereign tribal administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hayward

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tribal Gaming Operations: Sevenwinds Casino operates as a major revenue-generating enterprise for the tribe, providing gaming entertainment services.
2. Hospitality and Recreation: The Landing Resort, Big Fish Golf Club, and Al Capone's Hideout generate revenue through hospitality services, golf, and tourism.
3. Financial Services: LCO Federal Credit Union and LCO Financial Services provide banking and financial services to tribal members and communities.
4. Funeral Services: Pineview Funeral Services provides funeral and related services.
5. Radio Broadcasting: WOJB provides radio broadcasting services to the community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government providing comprehensive governmental services to enrolled members of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians in Hayward, Wisconsin. Services span education (Head Start, K-12, university, language immersion), healthcare (primary care, behavioral health, substance abuse treatment), family and social services (childcare, housing, food distribution, elder and disability services), public safety (police, fire, tribal court), natural resources management, and cultural preservation. The board also governs tribal enterprises including Sevenwinds Casino, Big Fish Golf Club, The Landing Resort, LCO Federal Credit Union, LCO Financial Services, Pineview Funeral Services, and WOJB radio.

Product overview

The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Governing Board operates a comprehensive portfolio of tribal enterprises, educational institutions, healthcare services, and social programs. Tribal enterprises include Sevenwinds Casino, Big Fish Golf Club, The Landing Resort, WOJB Radio, LCO Federal Credit Union, LCO Financial Services, and Pineview Funeral Services. Education offerings span from early childhood (LCO Headstart & Early Headstart) through K-12 (LCO Ojibwe K-12 School) to higher education (LCO Ojibwe University) plus the Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute. Healthcare services include the LCO Health Center, Bizhiki Behavioral Health, Comprehensive Community Services, and MAT Clinic. Social services cover aging and disability services, housing authority, food distribution, and various family support programs. Protective services include tribal police, fire department, and tribal court. The tribe also maintains natural resource conservation and regulatory authorities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bizhiki Wellness Center: Behavioral health services facility
• Sevenwinds Casino
• The Landing Resort
• Big Fish Golf Club

Products and services

• Sevenwinds Casino Tribal casino offering gaming entertainment including slots, table games, and hospitality services to the public and regional visitors.
• Big Fish Golf Club Golf course and club facility operated by the Lac Courte Oreilles tribal enterprise, open to regional members and visitors.
• The Landing Resort Resort accommodation and hospitality services near the Lac Courte Oreilles reservation, serving regional visitors and tourists.
• WOJB Radio Station Tribal radio station providing community broadcasting and Indigenous programming to the regional community.
• LCO Federal Credit Union Financial services institution providing banking, loans, and credit services to tribal members and the broader community.
• LCO Financial Services Financial services and assistance programs for tribal community members.
• Pineview Funeral Services Funeral services provided by the tribal government for community members and the public.
• LCO Headstart & Early Headstart Early childhood education program for preschool-aged children focusing on school readiness.
• LCO Ojibwe K-12 School Tribal school providing K-12 education with Ojibwe language and cultural integration.
• LCO Ojibwe University Higher education institution offering associate, bachelor, and certificate programs with Ojibwe cultural focus.
• Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language Institute Ojibwe language immersion school serving preschool through Grade 8, focused on language revitalization.
• LCO Health Center Tribal health center providing primary medical care and health services to community members.
• Bizhiki - Behavioral Health Behavioral health and mental health services including substance abuse treatment for community members.
• Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) Community-based mental health and substance abuse services with recovery-focused programming.
• Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) Clinic Clinic providing medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.
• LCO Aging & Disability Services Services for elders and individuals with disabilities including transportation and support programs.
• LCO Housing Authority Housing programs and assistance for tribal members including home ownership and rental support.
• LCO Conservation Department Natural resource management including wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
• LCO Tribal Police Department Law enforcement services providing public safety for the tribal community.
• LCO Fire Department Fire protection and emergency response services for the reservation.
• LCO Tribal Court Judicial system providing legal proceedings, dispute resolution, and court services under tribal law; accepts credit/debit and online payments.
• Consumer Financial Services Regulatory Authority Regulatory oversight for consumer financial services within tribal jurisdiction.
• LCO Food Distribution / Food Shelf Food assistance program providing food commodities and distribution to tribal members in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10th tribe in Wisconsin to install dual-language Ojibwe and English road signs

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Waadookodaading Ojibwe Language InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026LCO partnered with Waadookodaading to establish Oshki-ojibwemowag, a two-year adult Ojibwe language immersion program. Waadookodaading was established in 2000 as an Ojibwe Language Immersion School serving students from preschool through Grade 8. The partnership supports language revitalization efforts and workforce development in cultural sustainability.
• Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission (GLIFWC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026LCO Ojibwe University signed a memorandum of understanding with GLIFWC to expand training and career pathways for students entering natural resources fields. The partnership supports the university's Bachelor of Science in Biology program centered on Ojibwe environmental knowledge and place-based learning. GLIFWC Executive Administrator Jason Schlender described the agreement as supporting healthy pools of capable candidates to carry out stewardship and treaty-rights responsibilities.
• Hayward School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026LCO Ojibwe School operates a co-op agreement with Hayward School District Athletics Program, allowing students to participate in varsity sports programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation: Federally recognized tribe operating Foxwoods Resort Casino and comprehensive tribal government services. Comparable as a tribal governing body with a flagship casino, hospitality operations, and broad member-service programs.
• Forest County Potawatomi: Wisconsin federally recognized tribe operating Potawatomi Casino Hotel and a broad portfolio of government services, cultural preservation, and community programs. Comparable as a neighboring Wisconsin tribal government with similar enterprise structure.
• Ho-Chunk Nation: Federally recognized Wisconsin tribe operating Ho-Chunk Gaming (multiple properties) alongside healthcare, education, housing, and cultural programs. Directly comparable as another Wisconsin-based tribal government with diversified gaming and government service operations.
• Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority: Federally recognized tribal gaming enterprise operating Mohegan Sun and multiple properties. Comparable as a tribal-owned gaming and hospitality operator with diversified resort offerings, though at significantly larger scale than Sevenwinds.

Emerging players

• Bay Mills Community College: Federally chartered tribal college in Michigan serving the Bay Mills Indian Community. Comparable to LCO Ojibwe University as a 1994 Land-Grant tribal college offering associate degrees with cultural integration.
• College of Menominee Nation: Wisconsin-based tribal college offering associate and bachelor programs with Indigenous cultural focus. Comparable to LCO Ojibwe University as a tribal higher education institution serving a Wisconsin Anishinaabe/Algonquian community.

Regional players

• Sokaogon Chippewa Community (Mole Lake): Federally recognized Wisconsin Lake Superior Chippewa tribe operating casino and governmental services in northeastern Wisconsin. Comparable as a smaller Wisconsin Anishinaabe tribal government with gaming and member services.
• Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians: Federally recognized Wisconsin tribe operating North Star Mohican Casino Resort and full tribal government services. Comparable as a Wisconsin tribal governing body running gaming, hospitality, and broad member-service programs.
• Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa: Federally recognized Lake Superior Chippewa tribe in northern Wisconsin operating tribal government services, health center, and gaming. Direct peer as a same-nation (Anishinaabe) Wisconsin tribal governing body.
• Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa: Federally recognized Lake Superior Chippewa tribe in Bayfield County, Wisconsin, providing comparable governmental services and operating a small gaming enterprise. Direct peer sharing Lake Superior Chippewa heritage and Wisconsin reservation geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@laccourteoreillestribe
• Facebookfacebook.com/lcotribe
• TikToktiktok.com/@laccourteoreilles?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lco-tribal-governing-board

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

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