Programs - Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Business Management ClassThis is a three-hour class held one night per week for 12 weeks. This class is for Band members who ownan existing business, who are looking at going into business, or who are looking to obtain skills for amanagerial position. Some of the topics include: business planning, business financing, legal structureand regulations, marketing, accounting, time management, negotiating, growth management, andcustomer service. The class rotates quarterly between Onamia, Hinckley and Minneapolis. For moreinformation or to register, contact the SBDP Coordinator.BAND MEMBER DEVELOPMENT (BMD) DEPARTMENTThe BMD Department is a resource for:• Band members who are employed at Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley,the Corporate Commission, or any Corporate Commission entity and its vendors OR• Band members who are interested in learning more about employment at these business entitiesBMD provides programs and services to help enhance professional skills and knowledge for current jobsuccess or for career advancement. BMD can also assess and make recommendations for overcomingbarriers to guide Band members toward their dreams.The BMD staff develops a relationship with Band members to assist them in accessing current trainingprograms and opportunities offered by the Band’s Education Department, Grand Casino Mille Lacs,Grand Casino Hinckley, and the Corporate Commission’s Education and Performance Department.The BMD staff also:• can recommend outside seminars or training resources to the casinos’ Band member Associatesand provide support along the way• provides career guidance and counseling services that help prepare Band members forfuture promotions• offers specialized options specific to gaming management; internships for college, high school,and GED students; a mentoring program; assistance with development plans for tracking careerand performance goals; a financial skills course; and career and job exploration and trainingopportunities.Berni Johnson, Corporate Director of Band Member Development .................320/532-8800, ext. 8872Stacy Sanchez, Administrative Assistant. ....................................320/532-8880, ext. 8846Loretta Hansen, Associate Director of Band Member Development at Grand Casino Hinckley ....800/472-6321Audrey Stately, Associate Director of Band Member Development at Grand Casino Mille Lacs....................................................................800/626-5825, ext. 8886MILLE LACS BAND-OWNED BUSINESSESThe Mille Lacs Band owns several businesses that offer products and services for Band members, localresidents, and visitors to the area. One of the responsibilities of the Corporate Commission is tooversee the management of Band-owned commercial enterprises.(See Appendix A for a directory of businesses.)11