COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
509-634-2222 [email protected]
21 Colville Street Nespelem, WA 99155 June 2, 2016
Dear Tribal Members,
This publication is for your interest, knowledge and preservation of our history. Our Tribe has come along way, we have. This is a short write-up about some of our success as a Tribal entity, government and corporation. The Colville Business Council invites you to explore the new government building, our Fuel and Retail Division of Colville Tribal Federal Cooperation (CFed) and the overview of our Colville Casinos.
The newly built Lucy F. Covington Government Center is located on the plateau of north central Washington, in the south corner of the Colville Indian Reservation in Nespelem. The beloved Lucy F. Covington was a Colville Business Council leader and tribal activists. She passed away in 1982 at the age of 81. In 2015, Dr. Lucy Covington was recognized with a Doctor of Humane Letters for her leadership in Indian Country. Her intention was always for the greater good of the people, land and our sovereign rights. In the 1950s and 1960s Covington abolished federal policy that was designed to terminate our reservation and tribal status. Her steadfast stern attitude trail blazed the way for tribal leaders’ voices to be heard. The Colville Business Council (CBC) officially announced the government building in her name.
The Lucy F. Covington Government Center is crafted with the Pacific Northwest attributes unique to our region. Basket weaving patterns embellish the exterior of the building with cedar wood accents. At the entrance of the building is a statue of an ancestral native, with his dip net standing on a cliff above the water. Beyond the water feature is our twelve (12) distinguished tribal bands’ flags that make up the Confederated Tribe of the Colville Indian Reservation. The bands are known by their English and French names: Moses-Columbia (Sinkiuse), Methow, Entiat, Chelan, Wenatchi, Nespelem, San Poil, Palus, Arrow Lakes (Sinixt), Okanogan, Colville and Nez Perce Chief Joseph Band. Partly the Colville Reservation’s boundary is the Columbia River and in the center of the building is a marbled floor replica of the vital river.
In the glass center of the two wings is an atrium with bridges and conversational seating on each level. The glass tri-level siding of the walkway has a silhouette picture of Moses Meadows in 2014. The outline of the meadows and pine trees may appear differently due to the 2015 North Star Fire that happened among Moses Meadows.
The building is complete with three levels and four wings. The building hosts nearly one thousand (1000) employees. The Lucy F. Covington Government Center is home to nearly thirty-three (33) office departments for various Colville Tribal Divisions, Programs and Services. The tribal services consist of eight (8) divisions: Veterans Program, TERO, Central Services, Education and Employment, Health and Human Services, Health Care Compliance Manager, Natural Resources (formally, Land and Property) and Pubic Safety.
Recently the Tribes entered into a one (1) year contract agreement with a Tribal Member to open the Red Willow Café, an on-campus dining facility that is open to the public, yet, convenient for employees. They accept cash and credit/debit cards. For a list of what is available at the Red Willow Café see the menu on the Tribes website or The Red Willow Café Facebook page.
The Tribes manages the security of the building and we hold our security highly. At the entrance we nicely ask you sign-in and let our receptionist know where your destination is. This is for emergency purpose; we would like to be accountable for everyone in our building. We will happily help you find your way through our new building.
Colville Fuels
Colville Fuels Omak Travel Plaza was known as the Tribal Colville Fuels Omak Trials Omak Travel Plaza, which originally opened in
Outstanding Loan: $2.2 million 2011. The brand name change can be seen at all of our convenience stores and fuel stops. The Omak Loan Maturity: 06/2019 Travel Plaza is optimized by its location just North of Annual Cigarette Tax: $268,000 the 12 Tribes Casino on HWY 97. This stop also has a walk-in beer cooler with the coldest beer in the area. Annual Fuel Tax: $407,000 2015 The store hosts a wide variety of beverages and
Net Income: $844,602 convenient foods. Native American ironwork visually stabilizes the beauty of the landscape, it also shares a fun fantastic photo opportunity.
Colville Fuels Noisy Waters- Colville Fuels Noisy Waters, Colville Fuels- Noisy Waters which opened in June 2013, is also facing a new Outstanding Loan: $2.2 million brand identity. The fuel stop is along HWY 20 and Loan Maturity: 06/2019 HWY 395, just off the Kettle Falls Bridge. Colville
Annual Cigarette Tax: $487,000 Fuels is all about competitive growth for the company and that is why we upgraded the entire fuel stop and Annual Fuel Tax: $203,000 loaded it with convenient snacks, hot food program 2015 Net Income: $142,605 and beverages before you hit the river or road! Colville Fuels- Deep Water Colville Fuels Deep Water- This is our newest commercial gas station and convenience store located south of Outstanding Loan: $3 million the Mill Bay Casino. The area by Lake Chelan will be Loan Maturity: 04/01/2024 amplified by our convenience store and the cheapest
Interest Paid: $748,731.90 prices on fuel and tobacco. This stop is complete with Champs Chicken, ice cream, coffee, F’real Annual Cigare e Tax: $307,000 shakes, an eight-tap growler station for beer and Annual Fuel Tax: $408,000 tobacco (drive-thru option for tobacco). This store features pictures of some of our historical leaders 40% above projec ons in 03/2016 59% above projec ons in 04/2016 whom were from these ancestral lands. $100,000 above sales projec ons thru 04/23/2016 2016
Project Net Income: $307,522
Half-Sun Travel Plaza Moses Lake- Expected to be completed in early 2017, the Half-Sun Travel
Colville Fuels Half-Sun Travel Plaza Plaza is yet another example of the Colville Tribes exercising sovereignty and expanding Outstanding Loan: $7.4 Million into its Usual and Accustomed (U&A) territory.
Loan Maturity: 5/1/2025 Moses Lake, named after Chief Moses, has historical implications and traditional ties to the Interest Paid: $1,935,672 modern-day Confederated Tribes of the Annual Cigare e Tax: $500,000 Colville Indian Reservation. Once complete,
Annual Fuel Tax: $1,500,000 this location will offer more services to truckers Es mated TERO TAX: $350,000 than current convenience stores such as Total Es mated Pay back to Tribe at Loan Maturity: $25,650,000 trucker accessories, Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), trucker’s showers, trucker’s lounge as (Taxes, Interest, Principal, TERO) well as the traditional convenience store items 2017 Projected Net Income: $1,580,000 such as a hot food program, beer, tobacco, grocery and beverages. This location will also house a 24+ station growler. Community Stores
Nespelem Trading Post-The Nespelem Trading Post is a well- posi oned grocery store with fuel, deli, tacos, slushy drinks and fresh food to go! The Trading Post has been the community store since 1970 and has been pleasing the locals, tourists, fishermen and tribal employees for genera ons. The Trading Post is going forward by upgrading their systems, kitchen and fuel sta on. The Trading Post is always pleasing their customers by hos ng raffle prizes. The entrance to the Colville Indian Agency is welcomed by the Na ve American iron work at the Trading Post.
Inchelium Community Store- This community store just had a face li ; the kitchen is all new, now offering sea ng for community members to sit and visit. The store has all new systems and a new look but the same friendly service you can find in town. Here, they pride themselves on fresh, warm food and all your needs for home or if you’re traveling through town.
Keller Community Store-Keller Community Store is the place to shop in Keller. Its convenient shopping for the community members and tourist. With friendly service you can always find what you need when you come here. They always have prepared food, fresh fruits and veggies and the coldest drinks. The fuel stop is a necessity for the area.
Rainbow Beach Resort is working on a completely different look. This is our recrea on spot. Here we have a fuel stop, food, laundry and more! This place has new surveillance, from one end of the property down to the end where our youth camp is. Our cabins have been cleaned up and some more were added. Along with the current hot food program, Rainbow Beach Resort is also expanding into the organic arena. We no offer an array of organic beef op ons for lunch and dinner and are con nuously upda ng our menu. In the near feature, we will also add a burrito and pizza program to sa sfy customer and tourist. 12 Tribes Colville Casinos 12 Tribes Resort Casino Our newest resort and casino is located in beau ful Omak, Washington, on HWY 97 along the scenic Okanagan River with a view of the foothills of the Okanogan Highlands and less than an hour away from the Canadian border. Join the PAC at 12 Tribes casino, which hosts’ slots and tables, use your Player’s Advantage Card for all kinds of good stuff like free play, hotel stays, meals, merchandise and more. Here you can enjoy your night at the Evolu on night club or relax back at the Element 78 bar. Join us for dinner at the Camas which serves innova ve, contemporary American cuisine with a focus on the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. The Yú Asian Bistro carefully melds the finest tastes and styles from tradi onal Cantonese, Szechuan & Hunan cuisines into contemporary and delicious dishes highligh ng the freshest ingredients. If you have a sweet tooth, The Sweet Shop will fulfill your happy li le sugar rush or you can stop in for some deligh ul coffee. For our guests there is also the op on for in-room dining. Stay in style in our newest luxury hotel. With modern finishes, refined ameni es and a en on to details, this Washington state hotel turns every stay into an exci ng getaway. Located at 28968 Highway 97 in Omak, WA 800.559.4643 for hotel reserva ons 844.526.8600.
12 Tribes Coulee Dam Casino The Coulee Dam Casino is under reconstruc on. The second level of the casino will be complete with a new restaurant and table games. Coulee Dam Casino offers yummy convenient food and sa sfying drinks at the Spillway Lounge. The casino is adjacent to the Grand Coulee Dam and tourists flood the area in the summer. Come, join the PAC and test your luck at our Coulee Dam Casino! Located at 515 Birch Street | Coulee Dam, WA 99116 | 800.556.7492 | 509.633.0766 12 Tribes Mill Bay Casino Mill Bay Casino is nested along Lake Chelan with the best table games and ho est slots like Mega Meltdown, Golden Goddess, Wolf Run – and many more, to Blackjack tables, Roule e, Craps, Spanish 21, Live Poker and more! Join us for lunch at The Sands Café where you will find some grab-and-go dining or meet up at the Crosswinds Restaurant for a wide array of mouthwatering savory items on the menu. Dance the night away at The Heat Night Club, which offers live entertainment and a full-service bar. The Mill Bay Casino is also home to the Pacific Northwest’s only outdoor concert venue featuring covered sea ng. The Deep Water Amphitheater is big enough to host major market entertainment, but small enough to ensure a great seat – no ma er where you are! Mill Bay Casino is just moments from majes c Lake Chelan! Located at 455 Wapato Lake Road | Manson, WA | 800-684-2946
Mission Statement “The mission of the Colville Business Council, governing body of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, is to establish policies which would improve the economic condition of the Confederated Tribes, its member and posterity, with emphasis toward the most efficient and effective development, preservation, and protection of the resources available, including human and renewable natural resources, resulting in minimum negative impacts upon the culture and traditions of enrolled members of the Colville Confederated Tribes.” -Colville Business Council
Sincerely yours,
Meghan Francis
Public Affairs Officer