Our Story
Our Mission
Our mission is to maximize the unique sovereign status of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation to expand and diversify the economic portfolio of the Nation.
With the ultimate goal of Tribal economic self-sufficiency, Prairie Band, LLC adheres to the following core principles: respect the past, capitalize on current opportunities and contribute to a stable economic future for the Nation.
Once members of the "Three Fires Society" (comprised of the Potawatomi, Odawa and Ojibwa Tribes), the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation as it is known today has a long, rich history of adapting, overcoming and thriving in the face of ever-changing conditions. Originally from the Great Lakes territory, the Prairie Band's long journey to its current location was subject to countless accounts of legalized exploitation, manipulation, greed and outright theft at the expense of westward expansion.
Like many Tribal governments around the country, the Indian gaming phenomenon has provided the means to once again grow and flourish economically. Since the inception of Class III Gaming, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has utilized its financial resources to improve much-needed essential governmental services and infrastructure including police, fire and emergency services, health care and educational assistance, as well as housing, planning and environmental services.
Today, the Tribal government is governed by the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Constitution and the 27 Title Law & Order Code.
The seven member Tribal Council serves as elected leaders with legislative and executive powers. Judicial powers of the Nation rest with the Judicial Council, a separate and independent branch of the government that maintains a district court and an appeals court.
In 2010, the Nation took an affirmative step towards long-term economic stability by creating Prairie Band, LLC a wholly-owned holding company. The purpose was to diversify, manage and expand economic interests of the Nation beyond the realm of Indian gaming. In mid-2011, Prairie Band, LLC was granted initial funding, and began its targeted focus. Today's actions will become tomorrow's history and Prairie Band, LLC is doing its part to ensure a promising future for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
Our Community Involvement
Prairie Band, LLC and family of companies takes great pride in being active members of the community.
Whether through youth outreach, internship opportunities, community events, cultural celebrations or a good old fashioned bingo game, Prairie Band, LLC is committed to the growth and prosperity of the communities we live and work in.
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Leadership
A five member Board of Directors has independent oversight of the long term goals and strategies of Prairie Band, LLC. The Board of Directors exercise their oversight through direct supervision of the company's CEO and decision making authority over new investments and business ventures. The Board regularly reports to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council who represent the owner of the company, the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.
The CEO of the company is responsible for implementing the goals and strategy of the company through direct oversight of Prairie Band, LLC's subsidiary companies and managing the day-to-day operations of the companies.
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Tribal Council
The Tribal Council serves as the elected government leaders for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. The Tribal Council consists of seven members who serve four year staggered terms. The overarching duty of Tribal Council is to protect the health, peace, morals, education and welfare of the tribe.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation created Prairie Band, LLC in 2010 to manage and diversify tribal assets.
