nez perce tribal enterprises
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Nez Perce
Tribal Enterprises
17500 Nez Perce RoadLewiston, ID 83501
Ph. 208.746.0723www.crcasino.com
Gaming Lodging Tourism Fuel Events
Welcome to Nimiipuu Country…
We seek to promote the well-being of our people, the continuity of our culture, and the protection of our land.
Federally recognized as a sovereign government.
Reservation occupying 3 states was reduced to it’s current size of 750,000
acres by the Treaty of 1863 (now lies solely in North Central Idaho)
Nez Perce Tribe
Approximately 3,500 tribal members
Employs more than 900 people
Nez Perce Tribal Departments
Administration: Information Systems, Housekeeping, Plant Maintenance, Safety, Community Centers
Department of Natural Resources: Cultural Resources, Environmental Restoration & Waste Management, Forestry, Land Services, Snake River Currents, Water Resources, Wildlife.
Education: Early Childhood Development Program, Higher Education, Students for Success, Tribal Employment Rights Office, Distance Learning Centers, Vocational Rehabilitation
Executive Direction: Human Resources, Economic Development, Planning, Transportation
Fisheries: Resource Management, Conservation & Enforcement, Habitat & Watershed Division, Harvest Division, Production Division, Research Division, Resident Fish Division
Social Services Administration: BIA Welfare, Children’s Home & Advocacy Center, Financial Assistance, Indian Child Welfare, Child Protection, Senior Citizens, TANF, Commodities
Legal Services: Office of Legal CouncilTribal Court, Prosecutor’s Office ,Tribal Police Department
Finance
Housing Authority
Niimiipuu Health: Medical, Dental, Behavioral Health, Community Health, Contract Health, Diabetes Prevention Program & Wellness Center
600 + progressive gaming machinesItse’Ye Ye Casino (Kamiah, Idaho)Smoking and Nonsmoking gaming
floorsDaily promotions, prizes, drawingsLuxury hotel and suites, indoor poolRV Park & Swimming PoolNez Perce Express (Fuel / Convenient
Store)Camas Express (Fuel / Convenient
Store)24 Hour Deli ServiceJackpot BingoExciting promotions & eventsRiverside RestaurantRiver Oasis Lounge
Nez Perce Tribal Enterprises
Economic Development
Expansion Areas•Additional hotel rooms•Convention Center Space•Gaming Floor Space•Ampitheater•Hiking Trails•Cabin Lodging•Cultural Center•Boat Dock•Itse’ Ye Ye Casino Additions•Camas Express•Tribal Unit 45•Retail Center
Current Expansion Camas Express
Expansion Phases
Phase I – Floorplan
Develop Aht’Wy Plaza: Design an Events Center & Retail complex with more services and gaming floor space.
Camas Express Truck Stop: Expand into a full service Truck Stop & Convenience store.
Its-ye-ye Bingo & Casino: Initiate a comprehensive expansion.
Wholesale Distribution: Re-establish traditional trade routes & partnerships.
Retail & Tourism Center at T.U. 45 on Hwy 12: Develop a culture center to highlight Ni Mii Puu culture.
Training: Provide classes & training for tribal members to pursue entrepreneurships.
Bio-Mass: Feasibility of Bio-mass or energy production
Diversify Communities: Seek funding for a financial institution; retail/ manufacturing businesses
Land purchase: Develop strategies to expand our economic opportunities & culturally significant sites.
Financial Planning: To secure equity & debt financing for major projects.
Tourism: To provide scenic tours to Nez Perce cultural historic & economic sites.
Economic Strategies
Contact InformationExecutive OfficerMs. Jamie Olson [email protected]
General ManagerMs. Cheryl [email protected]
Marketing DirectorMr. Jamie [email protected]
Hotel DirectorMs. Charlotte Covers [email protected]
R&D SpecialistMr. Anthony [email protected]
Economic PlannerMs. Lilly [email protected]