Cherokee Nation
The Cherokee Nation is the largest federally recognized tribe in the United States, with more than 475,000 citizens. Headquartered at the W.W. Keeler Tribal Complex in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, its business arm — Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) — is a board-governed holding company employing more than 11,000 people and a national leader in federal contracting and hospitality. Cherokee Nation Commerce Services supports entrepreneurs through its downtown Tahlequah Innovation Hub.
Tribal Government
Economic Development Office
Cherokee Nation Commerce Services
The Nation's economic-development and small-business arm, offering entrepreneurial workshops, workspace, and startup resources through the Innovation Hub in downtown Tahlequah.
- · Innovation Hub — entrepreneur workspace & training
- · Small-business & TERO contracting support
- · Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) portfolio
Investment & Development Funds
Cherokee Nation Economic Development Trust Authority (CNEDTA)
Tribally chartered CDFI providing small-business and commercial lending across the Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma.
Tribal Enterprises
Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB)
Holding companyBoard-governed holding company for the tribe's business portfolio; 11,000+ employees.
VisitCherokee Federal
Federal contractingDivision delivering technology, engineering, health, and professional services to federal agencies.
Cherokee Nation Entertainment
Gaming & hospitalityOperates the Nation's casinos, hotels, and hospitality venues across the reservation.
Resources & Services
- Cherokee Nation — About The Nation · retrieved 2026-07-05
- Cherokee Nation Businesses · retrieved 2026-07-05
- Cherokee Nation Commerce Services · retrieved 2026-07-05
- BIA — Certified Native CDFIs · retrieved 2026-07-05