At the end of January, representatives and Tribal Council members of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, and the Gun Lake Tribe all gathered at the McKay Tower in Grand Rapids to celebrate the recent formation of Aki Construction. This is a historic and culturally significant one- of- a kind real estate development, and construction company created as a partnership between Odawa Economic Affairs Holding Corporation, Mno-Bmadsen, and Gun Lake Investments; the economic development and investment entities with their three perspective tribes. It is with great honor to see the tribes of Three Fires unite and celebrate Aki Construction and know that future success will directly benefit tribal communities. Councilor Marty VanDeCar-baa was given an honorable mention during this event for his support in this endeavor and all economic diversity for Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Odawa Economic Affairs Holding Corporation is very excited to move forward with our new partners and bring back value to our tribes.