Tribal Economic Development
January 2026 marks a watershed moment in the history of American Indian Tribes. The finalization of Treasury Regulation Section 1.139E-1 represents the most significant federal recognition of Tribal sovereignty in tax policy in generations—a milestone achieved through unprecedented collaboration between US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Treasury Tribal Advisory Committee. While we encourage you to read the entire scope of the 101-page ruling found on…
YOU ALREADY KNOW HIS WORK. A distinguished Entertainment industry veteran and former Vice President of Creative, Corporate at Walt Disney Studios, Brian Rawlings' seminal body of work continues to touch the hearts of millions of people, while his business acumen and acute instinct have generated more revenue in one year than most companies make in a lifetime. During his 17-year tenure of leadership at Disney, Brian served as a creative…
Unlocking Economic Opportunities in Indian Country with Feature Film Studios built by RWLGS! Establishing modern feature film studios and media campuses on Tribal Indian land can significantly boost your Tribe's economic development efforts. By creating new jobs and fostering training programs for film production crew development, you’re not just investing in infrastructure—you’re investing in your community’s future generations. Just look at the economic successes of New Mexico and Georgia, where…
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