Native American culture, at its roots, is centered on tightly knit communities that work together for the good of the community. Stories from across the continent recount how Native Americans lived off the land, wasting little. Those same principles are being revitalized by Native American Tribes across the country. With more tribes looking to add Read More »
The two awards from the evening. Amongst a ballroom filled with several hundred representatives of the state’s most influential companies, The Journal Record newspaper honored the Citizen Potawatomi Nation for its charitable influence in Oklahoma in the past year. “Being nominated alongside firms like OG&E, Verizon Wireless and so many others is an honor Read More »
Mike Petray, Jason Boyce, Larry Odell, Nick Nadeu, Tim Zientek and Tyler Motley all work for the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. Each work in different departments, live in different communities and are from entirely different backgrounds. While there are these differences, the one thing they all have in common is their dedication to their local communities. Read More »
Starting a new business is always a daunting prospect, while maintaining steady growth is an entirely different matter with its own set of challenges. Mark and Cindy Cheatwoods’ Shawnee-based small business, MC Trucking, has taken on those obstacles and more. Open since 2006, the business has navigated challenges like the 2008 financial crisis and rising Read More »
Citizen Potawatomi Nation is the largest employer in Pottawatomie County with more than 2,200 employees and is also the largest creator of new jobs in Shawnee, Okla. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2003 and 2013 the net new jobs in Shawnee increased by 2,045 and during that same time period CPN created Read More »