Economic Development & Diversification ∴ Relevant Engagements

Palm Springs, California & Thousand Palms, California: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members.  Also, original feasibility study for the Agua Caliente Band of ...

Beloit, Wisconsin: Feasibility study and economic impact study on behalf of the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians and the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin for a proposed casino resort development near Beloit, Wisconsin.  Analysis included a casino, 500-unit hotel, convention center, food and beverage, retail, arcade, childcare and ...

Durant, Oklahoma: Market studies, site and facility recommendations, financial projections, feasibility analyses and on-going consulting for the all seven Choctaw Casino gaming operations on behalf of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.  Analyses included recommendations for phasing, size and quality level of future gaming, hotel and other ancillary facilities and amenities, as well as alternative uses ...

Flandreau, South Dakota & Lyon, Iowa: Economic impact study of planned Grand Falls Casino Resort in neighboring Iowa on the Greater Sioux Falls Area of South Dakota and the Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe.  Analysis included estimates of revenues, expenditures, purchases and employment at the planned Grand Falls Casino Resort in Lyon County, Iowa, as well ...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin & Washington D.C.: Investment advisory services to the Forest County Band of Potawatomi Indians for their participation in a “ground-breaking” multi-tribal consortium formed to develop a $43-million Residence Inn hotel in Washington D.C.  Economic impact analysis for the Tribe’s proposed Potawatomi Bingo Casino in downtown Milwaukee.  Also, market/feasibility study on behalf of the ...

Harlem, Montana: Preliminary market analysis for the Fort Belknap Indian Community for a planned grocery/convenience store development.  Analysis included alternate sites and development options.

Chandler, Arizona & Southern Phoenix Area, Arizona: Analysis of development alternatives for the new Wild Horse Pass Casino on behalf of the Wild Horse Pass Development Authority.  Analyses included recommendations for alternate locations, phasing, size and quality level of gaming, hotel and other ancillary facilities and amenities.  Also, feasibility study on behalf of the Wild ...

Hopland, California & Cloverdale, California: Feasibility study on behalf of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians for a proposed gas station/convenience store adjacent to its Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino. Analyses included recommendations for location, facilities and phasing, as well as estimates of incremental gaming revenue.  Also, market study and revenue projections on behalf of the Hopland ...

Morton, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis on behalf of the Lower Sioux Indian Community examining the impact of the proposed Canterbury Park racino on on-going operations at Jackpot Junction Hotel Casino.  Analysis included both the direct impact and multiplier effect on the Lower Sioux Indian Community and its Tribally-owned businesses, and the local and regional economies, ...

Puyallup, Washington: Preliminary Trade market analysis and cost-benefit analysis on behalf of the Puyallup Nation for a mixed-use development adjacent to its planned new Emerald Queen I-5 Casino.  Study included a variety of development options including residential, retail, hotel and/or entertainment complex/district, as well as projections of incremental gaming revenue for each development alternative.

Tama, Iowa: Trade market analysis for Meskwaki Bingo-Casino-Hotel on behalf of the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa.  Analysis included the impact of various development scenarios at existing and potential gaming competitors in the region on planned operations at the expanded casino resort.  Also included was the development of a gravity model ...

Santa Ynez, California: Preliminary market study, financial projections and incremental gaming revenue estimates on behalf of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians for a planned travel plaza at its Chumash Casino Resort near Santa Barbara, California.

Prior Lake, Minnesota: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members. Also, trade market analysis of market potential and development alternatives on behalf of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux ...

Fort Hall, Idaho: Economic impact analysis of the various tribal enterprises of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including both the direct impact and multiplier effect on local, state and national governments, as well as the tribe and its members. Also, market study, financial projections and subsequent update on behalf of the Shoshone-Bannock ...

Agency Village, South Dakota: Trade market analysis for Dakota Magic Casino near Hankinson, North Dakota, Dakota Sioux Casino near Watertown, South Dakota and Dakota Connection Casino in Sisseton, South Dakota on behalf of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate.  Analysis for each casino in relation to other gaming operations in the region, as well as the development of ...

Okemah, Oklahoma: Preliminary market study on behalf of Thlopthlocco Tribal Town for a proposed casino expansion and gas station convenience store at Golden Pony Casino near Okemah, Oklahoma. Also, trade market analysis on behalf of Thlopthlocco Tribal Town for a planned land purchase and commercial development in central Oklahoma.  The study included identification of opportunities, recommendation ...

Towaoc, Colorado: Preliminary market analysis on behalf of the Economic Development Division of the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for a planned hotel addition and ancillary development at Ute Mountain Casino near Cortez, Colorado.  Analysis included multiple development scenarios and facility options including a hotel expansion, 30,000 square foot multi-purpose convention center, two-screen IMAX theater, four ...