Ho-Chunk, Inc. is the award-winning economic development corporation owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Established in 1994 with one employee, the company has grown into a leading regional employer and prominent developer of real estate and capital projects. The company operates with a dual mission: creating jobs and helping the Tribe achieve economic self-sufficiency through strategic diversification of revenue sources.
The company's approach encompasses government contracting, gaming management and operations, housing and construction, commercial markets, and local economic initiatives. Ho-Chunk, Inc. directs investments through programs, partnerships, and charitable donations focused on shared Tribal priorities: housing, education, jobs, youth, and elders. Through collective effort and endurance, the corporation has established a growing middle class on the Winnebago Reservation while generating significant community impact. As 'The People, Incorporated' - referencing the ancestral name Hochungra - Ho-Chunk, Inc. represents a model of Native American economic self-determination and sustainable development.
