Under Chief Martin, the Mississippi Choctaw nation developed a network of profitable businesses in the manufacturing, retail, service and tourism industries that now provides over 15,000 permanent jobs and a $124 million payroll. Today, the small tribe is one of the ten largest employers in Mississippi whose ventures include two Las Vegas-style casino resorts complete with award-winning golf courses and a $13-million waterpark.
CHIEF is a true-life success story of overcoming obstacles and persevering through ingenuity and sheer hard work.
Includes:
• A brief overview of the Choctaw Nation in Mississippi along with the personal story of Chief Martin's early years.
• A listing of tribal businesses and enterprises created on the Mississippi Choctaw Indian Reservation during the tenure of Chief Phillip Martin.
• A color photo section as well as photos scattered throughout the book.
• Martin's thoughts on the road ahead for the tribe.
