A Stance on Workplace Mental Health
Mental Health Human Outline Illustration A friend once told me, “I feel guilty calling into work.” I too, can relate. We often burden ourselves with the fear of putting our needs first. As I write these words in first person, taking a stance on how I feel, I declare that mindset as history. Knowing we […]
The MLCV Book Club: Read to Lead
Bookshelf Image A former first lady of the United States of America, an Ojibwe language and American Indian studies professor, and a business executive entrepreneur. These are just a few of the authors that participants of the MLCV Book Club have had the opportunity to learn from. The club is yet another way that MLCV […]
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Hires Danielle Kristensen as Vice President of Technology
Danielle Kristensen, VP of Technology at MLCV Onamia, Minn. — Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) has announced that Danielle Kristensen (formerly Parsons) will be joining the MLCV team as VP of Technology. Danielle will lead MLCV’s IT team, focusing on the following areas: ongoing support, infrastructure, cyber security, casino and marketing technology, and other innovations […]
The MLCV Elder Event: A Community Tradition
MLCV Elder Event guests — Photo by Evan Bungum, MLCV’s Digital Media Specialist “The elders are the history and mirror of the living past. Study them to brighten your life and future.”― Ehsan Sehgal Our community is graced by the presence of generations past. In the teachings of Ojibwe, Elders exude a pearl of wisdom that is […]
Entrepreneurism in the Mille Lacs Tribal Economy
MLCV’s Enterprise Academy, Cohort 12 The future of entrepreneurship within the Mille Lacs Tribal Economy is bright. The Tribal Economy Business Incubator (TEBI), through Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV), has paved the way for numerous business ventures — inspiring dreams and advancing skills. THE TRIBAL ECONOMY BUSINESS INCUBATOR (TEBI) The creation of the TEBI program […]
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Celebrates Solar Array with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
MLCV Solar Array Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Onamia, Minn. – Temperatures are rising, along with the demand and cost of resources – including energy. This is precisely why it was the perfect time for Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) to officially commission its solar array in Hinckley, Minnesota. THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT The ribbon cutting ceremony […]
The Inaugural Mille Lacs Tribal Economy Summit
Joe Nayquonabe Speaking at the Inaugural Mille Lacs Tribal Economy Summit On Monday, May 23 more than 100 of the region’s major economic development stakeholders gathered at Grand Casino Mille Lacs for the inaugural Mille Lacs Tribal Economy Summit to share dialogue on our local economy and award and award economic change makers. Attendees […]
Interview Behind the Interview: Planting the Seeds
L to R: Beth Gruber, Dustin Goslin, & Joe Nayquonabe. Photography by John Linn with The Initiative Foundation. Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) was recently featured in the Initiative Foundation’s quarterly publication – IQ Magazine. The article highlighted MLCV’s work to build a homegrown economy for the region. During the height of the COVID pandemic, […]
MLCV Announces New Wages
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) has raised its frontline hourly wages to a range of $14 – $20 an hour. All current Associates have been included in this new increased range or higher, based on position and performance. This change impacts several businesses within the MLCV portfolio: Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, Wewinabi, […]
Red Willow Estates Ground Blessing in Onamia
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) held an Ojibwe blessing at the future site of Red Willow Estates at 36200 Highway 169 in Onamia on October 8. Red Willow Estates is a 30-unit townhome community offering 22 two-bedroom, one- and one-half bath units, and 8 three-bedroom, one- and one-half bath units. All homes will have a […]