The Ho-Sung Nation

What The Ho-Sung Nation does

The Ho-Chunk Nation is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, serving approximately 7,752 enrolled citizens across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. The Nation operates a four-branch constitutional government (executive, legislative, judicial, general council) under constitutions adopted in 1963 and 1994, alongside a traditional chief and clan governance system. It is one of Wisconsin's leading employers with 1,001-5,000 employees, delivering comprehensive tribal services including healthcare (Ho-Chunk Health Care Center, behavioral health, House of Wellness), education (Head Start at 7 locations, Higher Education scholarships, Financial Literacy Program, Indigenous Arts & Sciences), housing, social services, language preservation (Hocąk programs, Ee Cooni Learning Center), realty and land management (Division of Realty, Fee to Trust), agriculture, cultural preservation, and public safety. The Nation is governed by an elected President (Jon Greendeer) and a 13-member Legislature representing four districts.

The Nation's commercial arm is the Department of Business, which manages revenue-generating gaming operations including Ho-Chunk Gaming facilities in Wisconsin Dells, Black River Falls, Nekoosa, and Beloit, plus five Whitetail Crossing convenience stores, Ho-Chunk Cinema (Marcus Theaters), Crockett's Resort, and campgrounds and bingo halls. These operations generate Net Income distributed to fund governmental services, per-capita payments to tribal members, and ongoing operations. Service delivery infrastructure spans 7 branch offices (Chicago, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison, Milwaukee, Nekoosa, St. Paul), 4 community centers (Baraboo, Black River Falls, Tomah, Wittenberg), multiple health offices, and gaming properties. Technology stack is enterprise-software-driven: ArcGIS for land management with comprehensive parcel, lease, cultural, and natural resource data; Infor CloudSuite for HR and employment applications; ChildPlus for Head Start enrollment; TAAMS for BIA trust property files; and iGrad's Financial Fitness Classroom for financial education. The Department of Administration was reorganized in 2025 into six divisions, and the IT Division was enhanced to provide strategic technology oversight.

Revenue mechanics center on gaming-funded governmental services with per-capita payments to tribal members; there is no public pricing or external commercial offering. Distribution is direct-to-citizen through branch offices, community centers, health facilities, and the official website (ho-chunknation.com). Strategic priorities evidenced in 2025-2026 include the Kalshi federal case victory reinforcing tribal gaming rights, the Financial Literacy Program expansion to 17 courses, ongoing Fee to Trust land acquisitions under HEARTH Act authority (approved February 2015), and operational reorganization. The Nation's market segments are governmental (tribal members) and commercial (gaming patrons, convenience store and cinema customers) across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois.

Name

The Ho-Sung Nation

Legal name

Ho-Chunk Nation

Website

https://ho-chunknation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Ho-Chunk Nation is a sovereign tribal government serving 7,752 enrolled citizens across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois through executive, legislative, and judicial branches, funded by gaming operations and Ho-Chunk Gaming casino properties delivering healthcare, education, housing, and cultural services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (9211), Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined (921140)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

State Legislature/Regional Assembly Administration (BPAIABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD), Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Gaming operations
• Head start education
• Tribal healthcare services
• Convenience retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Wisconsin Rapids

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Revenue-generating operations including casinos, hotels, C-stores, campgrounds and bingo halls managed by Department of Business. Generates Net Income distribution for governmental services, per-capita payments, and governmental operations.
2. Government Services and Per-Capita Payments: Funds used for Ho-Chunk Nation's governmental services, per-capita payments, and governmental operations distributed from gaming revenue
3. General Welfare Benefits: General Welfare Applications program providing benefits to adult tribal members

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Ho-Chunk Nation is a sovereign tribal government that provides comprehensive governmental, social, health, educational, and cultural services to its approximately 7,752 enrolled citizens across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Illinois. It also operates revenue-generating businesses including casinos, hotels, convenience stores, a cinema, and campgrounds through its Department of Business, with net income funding tribal government operations and per-capita payments.

Product overview

The Ho-Chunk Nation operates a diversified portfolio of gaming, hospitality, and retail operations alongside comprehensive tribal government services. The core revenue-generating businesses include Ho-Chunk Gaming (casinos in Wisconsin Dells, Black River Falls, Nekoosa, and Beloit), Whitetail Crossing convenience stores, and Ho-Chunk Cinema. Supporting these are internal government services including the Division of Information Technology for technology management, Employment Portal via Infor CloudSuite, Head Start early childhood education at 7 locations, Higher Education Scholarship Program, and Financial Literacy Program (offered via iGrad platform). The Division of Realty manages trust lands and leasing through ArcGIS-powered systems, while the Department of Agriculture oversees traditional agricultural practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ho-Chunk Gaming Casino and gaming operations with facilities in Wisconsin Dells, Black River Falls, Nekoosa, and other locations. Generates net income distributed for governmental services, per-capita payments, and governmental operations. Open to the general public.
• Whitetail Crossing Convenience Stores Convenience store operations in Baraboo, Black River Falls, Wittenberg, and Tomah, Wisconsin. Operated as a revenue-generating business by the Department of Business.
• Ho-Chunk Cinema (Marcus Theaters) Movie theater operation providing entertainment services to the general public.
• Ho-Chunk Nation Government Services Comprehensive tribal government services for enrolled Ho-Chunk members including executive, legislative, judicial branches and general council. Services span administration, agriculture, business, education, health, heritage preservation, housing, justice, labor, natural resources, personnel, and social services.
• Head Start Program Early childhood education program promoting school readiness for children ages three to five through comprehensive services. Available at 7 locations: Ho Chunkgra, Chahk Ha Chee (Nekoosa), Puzaki Pei Cinak (Sand Pillow), Ahuco (Tomah), Neenk Chunkgra (Wisconsin Dells), Wipamanker'da (Wittenberg), and Indian Mission.
• Ho-Chunk Nation Scholarship Program Higher education financial assistance providing scholarships to enrolled Ho-Chunk members pursuing post-secondary degrees at nonprofit Title IV regionally accredited institutions.
• Financial Literacy Program Award-winning online financial education program required for graduating high school students but available to all community members. Includes courses on budgeting, credit, savings, and new courses in 2026 covering cryptocurrency, debt management, and major purchases. Provided via iGrad's Financial Fitness Classroom platform.
• General Welfare Applications Online application system for General Welfare benefits for adult Tribal Members, accessible at gwea.ho-chunk.com.
• Division of Realty Services Real estate services including acquisition and disposal, mapping, Fee to Trust process management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), leasing (residential, agricultural, business), and Register of Deeds functions.
• Department of Agriculture Programs Manages agricultural activities on Ho-Chunk lands including overseeing agriculture leases, crop planning, planting, maintenance, harvest, processing, and outreach/educational programs. Focus on revitalization of traditional agricultural practices and food sovereignty.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,752 tribal citizens served
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gundersen Health SystemminorOthersGundersen Health System provides the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Ho-Chunk Nation employees. The EAP is a free, confidential service offering basic information on eligibility, staff credentials, confidentiality, services provided, hours, and appointment scheduling. The 5-minute training video reviews services available to employees.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Seminole Tribe of Florida: Large federally recognized tribal nation operating Seminole Hard Rock gaming and hospitality empire across Florida. Broad incumbent with much larger gaming scale; comparable business model of tribal government funded by diversified gaming operations.
• Navajo Nation: Largest federally recognized tribal nation by enrollment and land base, operating extensive government services and gaming enterprises. Comparable sovereign governance structure and breadth of member services at much larger scale.
• Cherokee Nation: One of the largest federally recognized tribal nations in the U.S., operating extensive gaming, healthcare, education, and government services. Comparable sovereign governance and diversified tribal enterprise model at much larger scale.
• Mohegan Tribe: Connecticut-based tribal nation operating Mohegan Sun and Mohegan Gaming properties across multiple states. Comparable diversified gaming enterprise model operated by a sovereign tribal government at larger scale and broader geography.
• Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation: Connecticut-based tribal nation operating Foxwoods Resort Casino, one of the largest gaming complexes in North America. Comparable tribal-government-funded gaming enterprise model at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin: Federally recognized Wisconsin tribal nation with gaming operations and comprehensive governmental services. Comparable sovereign governance structure, Wisconsin service territory, and member benefit programs.
• Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans: Wisconsin-based federally recognized tribal nation operating North Star Mohican Casino Resort and tribal government services. Comparable sovereign governance and gaming-funded member service model.
• Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians: Wisconsin tribal nation operating Lake of the Torches Resort Casino and tribal government services. Comparable in Wisconsin-based gaming operations and community service delivery model.
• Oneida Nation: Federally recognized Wisconsin-based tribal nation operating Oneida Casino and government services across the state. Most direct geographic and operational peer to Ho-Chunk Nation, with overlapping gaming, health, education, and government service delivery models.
• Forest County Potawatomi: Wisconsin-based tribal nation operating Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee and a diversified tribal government. Comparable in scale of gaming operations, Wisconsin geographic footprint, and breadth of member services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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