We have a bold vision for Tribal members of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, and community members in the regions where we do business. We are making strategic investments across three key pillars — place, people and purposeful profit.
We focus on foundational projects like affordable housing (e.g. Lady Luck Estates, Red Willow Estates), childcare facilities (e.g. Onamia Childcare Center), and local resources (e.g. Grand Market) to boost workforce participation, and improve community well-being.
Through strategic renovations like the Grand Casino hotels, we ensure our properties meet modern needs, creating long-term value and enhancing the local economy.
Initiatives like the Enterprise Academy and partnerships with Essential Health showcase our dedication to strengthening the Tribal economy through collaboration and sustainable development.
MLCV is committed to job creation and workforce development, empowering individuals through steady employment and career pathways. We invest in the development of our Associates, and prioritize racial equity to create a workplace where every Associate can thrive.
Nearly 1,500 Associates work within MLCV, many from rural Minnesota. We are dedicated to providing jobs, comprehensive benefits, competitive wages, and meaningful professional growth opportunities. This commitment to our Associates strengthens MLCV’s success and drives continued development.
MLCV is creating jobs and supporting local commerce. We contribute with nearly 90 percent of purchases from Minnesota vendors and reinforces our dedication to rural economies.
MLCV’s strategic focus on growing existing businesses and investing in high-growth sectors, such as Lake Leaf Cultivation, positions us for sustainable access while creating new revenue streams for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.
Our goal is to focus on predictable capital sources, reducing risk, and investing in ventures that align with our mission for long-term impact.
Every profit we earn is reinvested into the Mille Lacs Band and Minnesota communities where we do business, ensuring our financial success drives broader economic growth and community resilience.
Each business focus area provides needed services to our local communities, and helps diversify our business interests. More than ever, Tribal-owned businesses are the primary economic driver for East Central Minnesota.
From gaming to hospitality, government contracting and more, we’re driving economic growth in a variety of industries.
We’re more than just a portfolio of companies. At MLCV, we’re on a mission to drive prosperity and improve quality of life for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe members, and those in the communities in which we do business.
We offer opportunities to create impact across a variety of areas — corporate ventures, gaming, hospitality, in-district investing, government contracting, and more.
We are on a journey. And we invite you to join us on the path. Contact us today and our team will put you in touch with the right MLCV Associate.
