Our November 2018 entrepreneurship-themed issue of Native Business Magazine celebrates indigenous innovation, commitment and resilience. In our debut issue, we highlight ancient indigenous centers of commerce, including Cahokia, Tenochtitlán and Machu Picchu, for a glimpse of the prosperity that Indian Country is capable of achieving. We spotlight Shinnecock tribal leader Lance Gumb’s entrepreneurial journey. Native Business Magazine gets the low-down from “Hemp Warrior” Alex White Plume. Tocabe co-founder Ben Jacobs shares his plans for nationwide expansion. Inspiring women entrepreneurs discuss their grassroots movement Native Women Lead. The Lumbee founder of Metcon talks building energy-positive buildings. We interview Martin Sensmeier about co-producing and starring in the forthcoming Jim Thorpe biopic. We speak with MHA Nation Chairman Mark Fox about the tribe’s economic diversification and long-term vision. A clear message resonates in our entrepreneurship Issue, and it is this: Empower yourself.