Businesses

Dec 15, 2022

Cherokee Nation Businesses’ $20K helps create memorable Christmas

Cherokee Nation Businesses and its employees are continuing an annual tradition of making Christmas dreams come true for thousands of children in northeast Oklahoma by supporting the Cherokee Nation Angel Project.

Nov 22, 2022

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs Continues to Provide Exemplary Support on AFHSD Contract

Recently, CNSP senior managers interviewed key personnel within the DHA to evaluate their satisfaction level in seven customer service categories. The interviews were done as part of Cherokee’s Voice of the Customer program, an initiative to monitor, assess and improve customer support to federal clients.

Oct 25, 2022

Cherokee Nation celebrates opening of 1839 Cherokee Meat Co.

Cherokee Nation leadership and executives from Cherokee Nation Businesses joined federal and state officials, as well as local community leaders, farmers and ranchers in celebrating the opening of 1839 Cherokee Meat Co. on Tuesday.

Oct 19, 2022

Cherokee Nation continues partnership with American Red Cross

The Cherokee Nation and American Red Cross have a long history of working together toward shared goals. The tribe and its businesses continue to pledge support for the nonprofit’s lifesaving services and vital programs.

Oct 17, 2022

Cherokee Federal Hires Clint Bickett as Chief Operating Officer

Cherokee Federal has announced the hiring of Clint Bickett as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, Bickett will lead Cherokee Federal’s operational group and will ensure the organization is well-equipped to meet and surpass the needs of its government customers.

Aug 18, 2022

Cherokee Nation Businesses adopts new family leave policy

Cherokee Nation Businesses recently announced an expansion to its family leave policy in support of all new parents. Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. and Deputy Chief Warner worked with CNB’s Chief Executive Officer Chuck Garrett to create paid parental and adoption leave for eligible employees of the tribe’s business arm.

Aug 12, 2022

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs Awarded Defense Threat Reduction Agency Contract Countering Threats Worldwide

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs, LLC (CNSP), an organization within Cherokee Federal, today announced it is one of five awardees for a Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) $850 million ceiling indefinite delivery/indefinite quality (IDIQ) contract.

Aug 08, 2022

Cherokee Federal Recruits Industry Veteran Hiten Chadha to Lead Technology Practice

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, announced the hiring of Hiten Chadha as Vice President and Technology Practice Leader. Chadha joins the organization with extensive experience building, scaling and overseeing large and complex technology implementations, practices and offerings at both commercial and federal government agencies.

Jul 18, 2022

Cherokee Federal Achieves Record Growth, Claims No. 54 Spot on Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 List of Top Federal Contractors

Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), today announced it is ranked No. 54 on the top 200 list of federal contractors published by Bloomberg Government in the 11th annual BGOV200.

Jul 12, 2022

Cherokee Nation Businesses commits $10M to support Cherokee Nation Marshal Service

The funds will be distributed through one immediate payment and will support the organization as it responds to increased demands resulting from the McGirt ruling by the United States Supreme Court.

Jun 21, 2022

Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions Awarded DHA OMNIBUS IV Contract

Cherokee Nation Operational Solutions (CNOS), a Cherokee Federal organization, has been awarded a Defense Health Agency (DHA) OMNIBUS IV Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) multiple award contract for two of its market segments – Research & Development Services and Translational Science & Support Services.

Jun 14, 2022

Cherokee Federal Organization Recognized for Extraordinary Accomplishments Supporting Critical Humanitarian Missions

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, an organization within Cherokee Federal, announced it was honored with the Vanguard Award for Superior Corporate Leadership at the International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) 2022 Global Impact Awards.

Jun 09, 2022

Cherokee Nation Businesses reaches agreement to purchase operations of Gold Strike Tunica

Cherokee Nation Entertainment Gaming Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Cherokee Nation Businesses, today announced it has reached an agreement with MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) to purchase the operations of Gold Strike Tunica for $450 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.

May 13, 2022

Cherokee Federal Appoints Kevin Bearden to Lead Humanitarian Solutions Division

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), today announced the hiring of prominent industry executive Kevin Bearden as Vice President of Humanitarian Solutions.

May 11, 2022

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting Seeks Applicants for Immediate Job Openings Supporting Internal Revenue Service

Cherokee Nation Federal Consulting (CNFC) has an immediate need to fill 2,500 full-time jobs across three cities – Austin, Texas, Kansas City, Missouri, and Ogden, Utah – for full-time contractor clerical support (data entry) positions for the IRS Paper Processing Clerical Support Program.

Apr 05, 2022

Cherokee Nation Environmental Solutions Establishes Joint Venture with Conti Federal Under U.S. Small Business Association Mentor-Protégé Program

As part of the U.S. Small Business Association mentor-protégé program, Cherokee Nation Environmental Solutions (CNES), a division of Cherokee Federal, one of the top 125 federal contractors worldwide, today announced a joint venture with Conti Federal to support mission-critical federal construction projects.

Dec 20, 2021

Cherokee Nation pledges $50K to United Way

Cherokee Nation and its businesses presented a $50,000 check to the Tulsa Area United Way to help support the agency’s annual campaign.

Dec 07, 2021

CNB contributes $20K to Cherokee Nation Angel Project

Cherokee Nation Businesses and its employees are brightening the holidays for thousands of children in northeast Oklahoma through the company’s annual tradition of supporting the Cherokee Nation Angel Project.

Nov 29, 2021

Cherokee Federal Expands Intelligence Footprint, Acquires Preting Consulting

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), today announced it has acquired Preting Consulting as part of its ongoing diversification and growth strategy.

Aug 23, 2021

Cherokee Federal hires industry veteran Chris Buffoni to drive sustainable growth strategies

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB), today announced the hiring of Chris Buffoni as the company’s new senior vice president of growth and performance.

Jul 09, 2021

Cherokee Nation joins City of Pryor, CNB, MidAmerica to cut ribbon on new Career Services building

Cherokee Nation officially celebrated the opening of its new Career Services office in Pryor.

Apr 19, 2021

CNB Employee Health Center opens near Hard Rock

Cherokee Nation Businesses has opened the doors to its new CNB Employee Health Center, a primary care clinic exclusively for employees and dependents enrolled in the tribal company’s medical plan.

Feb 17, 2021

Cherokee Nation casinos, businesses extend closures to conserve power throughout northeast Oklahoma

Cherokee Nation casinos and businesses are extending their temporary closures through Friday as the region continues to face utility shortages and inclement weather.

Feb 15, 2021

Cherokee Nation Businesses joins efforts to stabilize power-grid amidst ongoing inclement weather

Cherokee Nation Businesses announced today plans to temporarily suspend business operations to assist with the power-grid challenges facing the Midwest.

Feb 11, 2021

Cherokee Federal hires industry veteran John J. Boyle

Cherokee Federal, a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, recently announced John J. Boyle as the company’s new group president of defense and civilian solutions.

Nov 20, 2020

TRU by Hilton now open for business in Tahlequah

Promise Hotels, a privately owned hotel development and management company, has officially opened the doors to a new hotel in Tahlequah.

Nov 11, 2020

Cherokee Nation Businesses gives $20K to Cherokee Nation Angel Project

Cherokee Nation Businesses and its employees are once again helping make the holidays a little brighter for thousands of children in northeast Oklahoma by supporting the Cherokee Nation Angel Project.

Oct 30, 2020

Cherokee Nation pledges $25K to United Way

Cherokee Nation and its businesses presented a $25,000 check to the Tulsa Area United Way to help kick off the agency’s 2021 campaign.

Oct 15, 2020

Cherokee Nation Businesses helps preserve traditional plants

The cultural art department at Cherokee Nation Businesses is tasked with helping ensure that Cherokee art, culture, language and customs are preserved, promoted and implemented throughout Cherokee Nation. The team can now add traditional medicine plants to their preservation list.

Sep 24, 2020

Cherokee Federal company lands Pacific Air Forces contract

Cherokee Nation Management & Consulting, a company within Cherokee Federal, recently signed on to continue its support of the United States Air Force and other Department of Defense agencies.

Sep 02, 2020

Security Industry Association honors Cherokee Federal employee

Cherokee Federal employee Rachel Wyatt-Swanson was recently announced as a recipient of the 2020 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship.

Jul 30, 2020

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs team helps pioneer deepwater exploration guide

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Ocean Exploration and Research is honoring a team of Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs employees for their dedication in helping explore and better understand the ocean.

Jul 17, 2020

Construction continues at Cherokee Springs Plaza

As construction continues at Cherokee Springs Plaza, Cherokee Nation Businesses gives a progress update and announces new business coming to the tribe’s 154-acre retail, dining and entertainment district.

Jun 15, 2020

Cherokee Nation Red Wing joins effort supporting the United States Navy

Cherokee Nation Red Wing has been selected to join the first multibillion-dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Navy’s Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers.

Jun 04, 2020

Cherokee Nation Businesses announces reopening dates for Cherokee Casinos

Cherokee Nation Businesses announced today it is welcoming back guests to its 10 casino properties throughout northeast Oklahoma. The company’s phased approach to reopening began this week and will continue throughout next week.

May 19, 2020

Cherokee Federal introduces Scout Health Security

Cherokee Federal recently unveiled a new line of products aimed at addressing the global health crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic, under its Scout Health Security unit.

Mar 09, 2020

Cherokee Nation Businesses launches Cherokee Federal

Cherokee Nation Businesses is rolling out a rebrand of its diversified businesses. Today, CNB announced a new name, logos, website and social media accounts with a shared aim of better representing the tribe’s professional service companies for their award-winning work alongside federal partners throughout the world.

Feb 20, 2020

Cherokee Nation Businesses, food bank partnership aims to end hunger

Cherokee Nation Businesses and its team of dedicated employee volunteers continue to ramp up support for local citizens and charitable organizations. The tribally owned company is partnering again with the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma.

Feb 17, 2020

Cherokee Nation, CNB celebrate holiday with veterans

Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor Keith Austin and Cherokee Nation Businesses employees joined other tribal and community volunteers in showing appreciation to ill and injured veterans this month.

Dec 19, 2019

Cherokee Nation Businesses’ $20K helps create memorable Christmas

Cherokee Nation Businesses and its employees are continuing an annual tradition of making Christmas dreams come true for thousands of children in northeast Oklahoma by supporting the Cherokee Nation Angel Project.

Dec 02, 2019

Cherokee Nation Strategic Program employee recognized as Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research NOAA Team Member of the Month

Cherokee Nation Strategic Program’s Emily Crum is being recognized this month as the NOAA Team Member of November 2019.

Nov 23, 2019

Cherokee Nation honors top Indian-owned businesses of 2019

The Cherokee Nation honored hundreds of Native-owned businesses during the tribe’s annual TERO Certified Indian Owned Business Awards Banquet Thursday, Nov. 21 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.

Oct 15, 2019

Local courthouse displays art, preserves Adair County history

Cherokee Nation Businesses and the Adair County Historical and Genealogical Association recently partnered to help preserve and promote local history at the Adair County Courthouse.

Oct 01, 2019

Cherokee Nation companies continue support of local schools

Employee volunteers from Cherokee Nation Businesses and Cherokee Nation Entertainment are continuing the company’s tradition of supporting local students and teachers by donating and delivering much-needed school supplies to classrooms.

Sep 18, 2019

CNB announces wage increase for employees

Cherokee Nation’s business arm today announced its plan to increase starting wages for most hourly employees throughout every division within the company and its subsidiaries.

Aug 16, 2019

Baker named Executive Chairman, Garrett promoted to CEO

The Cherokee Nation Businesses Board of Directors has named former Principal Chief Bill John Baker to Executive Chairman at CNB, effective immediately.

Aug 14, 2019

Chief Hoskin calls upon CNB board to implement wage increase for business employees

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. announced Wednesday that he is calling upon the Cherokee Nation Businesses board of directors to follow the tribe’s lead and implement a wage increase for employees working for the business arm of the tribe.

Aug 12, 2019

Cherokee Nation Businesses and Legends unveil plans for proposed resort and casino in Pope County, Arkansas

Cherokee Nation Businesses and Legends, a leader in global planning, sales and hospitality, today announced details of its proposal to build a world-class, first-of-its-kind resort destination in Pope County – Legends Resort & Casino Arkansas.

Sep 13, 2018

TRU by Hilton coming to Tahlequah

Promise Hotels, a privately owned hotel development and management company, announced today it will build a Tru by Hilton at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah.

Cherokee Nation pledges $75K to Alzheimer’s Association

1839 Cherokee Meat Co. now accepting SNAP benefits

Cherokee Federal Expands Cybersecurity and Information Technology Services, Acquires Criterion Systems

Cherokee Nation Businesses recognized for financial reporting

Cherokee Nation Businesses Completes Acquisition of Gold Strike Casino Resort

Cherokee Nation pledges $75K to Alzheimer’s Association

1839 Cherokee Meat Co. now accepting SNAP benefits

Cherokee Federal Expands Cybersecurity and Information Technology Services, Acquires Criterion Systems

Cherokee Nation Businesses recognized for financial reporting