WONDR NATION to Host 2025 Tribal Entrepreneur Symposium
Empowering Small Business Growth and Indigenous Innovation Through Dynamic Panels and Workshops
Mashantucket, CT (august 12, 2025)
WONDR NATION, the online gaming and entertainment company owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, is proud to announce the 2025 Tribal Entrepreneur Symposium taking place on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center in Mashantucket, CT. This free, one-day event is open to all entrepreneurs and small business owners.
Designed to provide education, access, and inspiration, the symposium will include a full day of programming featuring keynote speakers, breakout content tracks, hands-on workshops, and a resource fair. Attendees will gain insight into marketing, certification, and growth strategies while also benefiting from meaningful networking with fellow business owners and representatives from organizations focused on small business success.
The day will begin with an inspiring keynote address by Nia Grace, renowned hospitality entrepreneur and owner of Grace by Nia restaurant at Foxwoods. Additional morning programming will include sessions hosted by the Small Business Administration and the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, with insights into business services and small/minority certification. The event will also feature the “Doing Business with Tribal Government” panel, an insightful conversation with Connecticut Apex Accelerator that will discuss best practices for successfully conducting business with tribal governments.
In the afternoon, attendees can attend tracks covering topics like finance, government contracting, digital marketing, AI, and business strategy, led by experts from Huntington Bank, Connecticut Apex Accelerator, WONDR NATION, SCORE, the Women’s Business Development Council, and the Connecticut Small Business Development Center. The program will also feature spotlight presentations before transitioning into an evening networking reception and resource fair, where guests connect with fellow entrepreneurs to access valuable business resources and funding opportunities.
The 2025 Tribal Entrepreneur Symposium continues WONDR NATION’s ongoing commitment to empowering underserved communities and advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship through innovation, access, and strategic collaboration. As part of its broader mission, WONDR NATION is proud to invest in the next generation of changemakers and provide tangible support for small business success.
The event is organized and sponsored by WONDR NATION and hosted at the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center. Participating organizations include the Small Business Administration, Connecticut Apex Accelerator, Women’s Business Development Council, Connecticut Small Business Development Center, SCORE for Eastern Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Huntington Bank, and more.
Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information and to RSVP, visit the link here. For more information on WONDR NATION, visit wondrnation.com and linkedin.com/company/wondrnation.
About WONDR NATION
WONDR NATION is an online gaming entertainment company focused on partnering with best-in-class gaming platforms and using emerging technologies and trends to create new and exciting experiences for players. Owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, equality and diversity are deeply engrained into WONDR NATION’s company makeup as well as its ongoing endeavors. With corporate responsibility and sustainable play serving as key driving forces, WONDR NATION is committed to educating players about maintaining healthy user habits, and developing the next generation of gaming professionals through educational programs, vocational training and employment opportunities.
About the mashantucket pequot tribal nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of American's greatest come-back stories, featured at the world-renowned Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. Today, the Tribe owns and operates one of the largest Integrated Resort Casino destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, as well as Foxwoods El San Juan Casino, located at the iconic Fairmont El San Juan Hotel in Puerto Rico. The Tribe also founded Command Holdings, LLC., a federally chartered Section 17 holding company offering expertise in government, healthcare, facilities management, and technology. Other enterprises owned by the Tribe include the innovative Wondr Nation online gaming entertainment company, a world-class golf course, the luxurious Spa at Norwich Inn, Pequot Pharmaceutical Network, and Pequot Plus Health Benefit Services. For more information, please visit our website.
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