Caddo Enterprises

Business Portfolio Growth Overview

Wistsi Shared Services - Back-office support for all CNEDA subsidiaries
Caddo Industries Enterprise - Government contracting (pursuing 8(a) certification)
CIFS (Clean Energy Power) - Energy development and resource scoping
Arrowood Kakinah Enterprise - Construction services with proven track record
Saku - Renewable energy project development and implementation and Solar and wind energy feasibility studies and installations
Retail Division - Operating George's, McKee's, and C-stores

Frequently Asked Questions

Transparency and Accountability

Board Structure: Five-member board with Tribal Council representation
Financial Oversight: Professional accounting services through Mettise Group
Legal Framework: Operates under tribal law with proper Articles of Operation
Performance Tracking: Regular reporting to Tribal Council and community

Risk Management

Separate Legal Entities: Each business has own management and tax ID
Limited Liability: Protects tribal programs (housing, education, healthcare)
Professional Management: Expert leadership in each business sector
Conservative Growth: Building foundation before aggressive expansion

Community Benefit

Local Employment: Prioritizing Caddo citizen hiring and training
Service to Nation: Meeting tribal needs before external market expansion
Revenue Sharing: All profits flow back to benefit the Caddo Nation
Sustainable Practices: Environmentally responsible business development

Portfolio Companies Deep Dive

Wistsi Shared Services

Purpose: Centralized back-office operations for all CNEDA subsidiaries

Services: Accounting, HR, payroll, IT support

Impact: Reduces administrative costs and allows subsidiaries to focus on core business

Caddo Industries Enterprise

Focus:

Government and private sector contracting

Status:

Pursuing 8(a) certification for federal contract opportunities

Strategy:

Building on tribal contracting advantages to compete for federal awards

CIFS (Clean Energy Power)

Mission: Leading the tribe's energy resource development

Activities:

Energy grid mapping and analysis
Solar project development and implementation
Oil and gas monitoring and compliance
Tribal Utility Authority feasibility studies

Arrowood Kakinah Enterprise

Specialty: Construction services for tribal and government projects

Notable Projects:

$10.5M Tribal Sole Source Award (May 2023)
$3.4M Caddo County Road Contract (August 2023)
Caddo Nation Child Care Center construction
Award-winning design collaboration with MASS Design

Partnership: Strategic alliance with Mia General Contracting

Combined bonding capacity: $65M aggregate
Expanded federal contracting capabilities
Enhanced technical expertise in specialized construction

Saku

Focus: Renewable energy project development and implementation

Specialty: Solar and wind energy feasibility studies and installations