with a number of banks throughout the state. It also owns the largest tribally-owned national bank chain, First National Bank and Trust Co. Tribal purchasing contributed to a $330 million impact on the local economy.Ĭitizen Potawatomi Nation owns FireLake Discount Foods, the largest tribally-owned grocery store in the United States. In 2017, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation had a $518 million economic impact in the State of Oklahoma including $89 million in wages and benefits, directly supporting more than 2,300 jobs. Gaming revenue has enabled the Citizen Potawatomi Nation to diversify their economy to become the largest employer in Pottawatomie County with more than 2,300 employees and is the largest creator of new jobs in Shawnee, Oklahoma.Īccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 20 the net new jobs in Shawnee increased by 2,045 and during that same time period, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation created 1,422 new jobs - a 70% increase. Located in Oklahoma, the Citizen Potawatomi Nation is the federally recognized government of the Potawatomi people. Citizen Potawatomi Nation Paves Way For New Jobs in Oklahoma
