Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an economic development corporation established in 1994 and wholly owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Its primary mission is to create employment opportunities and achieve economic self-sufficiency for the Tribe through business diversification. The corporation began with a single employee and has since expanded into multiple industry verticals.
The company's operations span several sectors, including government contracting, gaming management and operations, housing and construction, and commercial markets. It also supports local economic initiatives on the Winnebago Reservation in Nebraska. This diversified approach allows the corporation to generate revenue streams that support broader Tribal priorities, such as housing, education, employment, and services for youth and elders.
Ho-Chunk, Inc. operates under a dual mission that combines job creation with advancing Tribal economic self-determination. It is considered a model for sustainable development within Native American communities, demonstrating how economic diversification can support community-wide goals. Its geographic base is the Winnebago Reservation, though its business activities extend to markets beyond it.
