Waséyabek Development Company is the economic development and investment arm of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, a federally recognized Native American tribe. Founded in 2011 and based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company acquires and manages a diversified portfolio of businesses across five sectors: defence contracting, industrial manufacturing, commercial real estate, environmental engineering, and transportation services.
The company operates several 8(a) certified federal services entities that engage in defence contracting, alongside commercial operations in manufacturing, real estate, and environmental services. This portfolio structure enables Waséyabek to generate revenue while creating employment opportunities for tribal members and surrounding communities.
Profits from Waséyabek's operations support tribal government initiatives and community resources, with reinvestment decisions aligned to the tribe's long-term development policies. The company is guided by the Seven Grandfather Teachings - Wisdom, Love, Respect, Bravery, Honesty, Humility, and Truth - and operates with an emphasis on building sustainable, legacy businesses that strengthen the tribal economy and enhance quality of life on the reservation.