Muskogee Technology (MT) was named the 2021 Small Manufacturer of the Year by the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) in partnership with the Alabama Technology Institute (ATN). Stephanie A. Bryan, chairwoman and CEO for the Poarch Creek Indians congratulated MT for its great work. “I want to congratulate Muskogee Technology’s CEO Wes Woodruff and the team at MT for their great work,” Bryan said. “The Tribe is always looking for ways to provide jobs to hardworking Alabamians and MT is a great example of that.”

Three Tribal Nations (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians) are joining together to build a new hotel in Pigeon Forge, TN. Located in a mecca of tourism and natural beauty, DreamCatcher Hotel — Pigeon Forge is projected to become one of the top-rated and desired lodging properties within the Smoky Mountains.

“We are thrilled about our partnership with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,” stated Zeke Cooper, president of DreamCatcher Franchise Development. “The Pigeon Forge property launches a new milestone in our company, opening as the first hotel under our brand name. Our Tribal partners share our bold vision of developing and investing in unique and innovative hospitality properties, located in areas we know people want to visit. We are excited and humbled by their investment and trust. Our goal is to create significant returns for each Tribe’s members.”