Indigenous economic growth requires partners who can plan and deliver infrastructure, housing, and community facilities. Indigenous Biz Con V brought that conversation to Milwaukee’s Potawatomi Casino | Hotel, convening Indigenous businesses, Tribal leaders, investors, and partners. Hosted by Indigenous Business Group, the conference creates space to discuss business ideas, build relationships, and explore economic opportunity across Indian Country.
Greenfire attended as a bronze sponsor alongside leaders of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, Potawatomi Ventures, and fellow subsidiaries Data Holdings, and Bwadwét Innovation Community. Greenfire is part of a Tribally owned business network: Potawatomi Ventures is the economic development arm of the Forest County Potawatomi Community. In its 2026 ranking of the Milwaukee area’s largest minority-owned businesses, the Milwaukee Business Journal placed Potawatomi Ventures third and Greenfire fourth—a measure of the community’s growing presence in the regional economy.
That presence connects to the conference’s focus on turning opportunity into lasting economic activity. Potawatomi Ventures CEO Kip Ritchie joined a general session panel on building the next generation economy, which examined investment and partnerships across industries. Jeff Johnson, COO of Potawatomi Ventures, sat on a panel on innovation across Indian Country. Greenfire’s Jeb Meier was on a panel focused on Tribal growth and development, and Michael Moe joined a panel on infrastructure, housing, and community development.
The sessions addressed project decisions: defining needs, evaluating options, coordinating design and cost, and planning delivery. Greenfire’s preconstruction process gives clients cost information, options, and trade partner input as plans develop. Early construction input helps align scope, budget, and schedule with community priorities while owners still have options.
For Greenfire, Indigenous Biz Con offered a chance to listen, share construction experience, and learn how partners are approaching opportunity across Indian Country. Strong projects start with clear goals and informed decisions, then rely on coordination to carry those plans through construction.
