The Strategy Group Announces New Consulting Partnership with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate to Support SSBCI Programs

Owasso, Oklahoma — April 23, 2026 — The Strategy Group, LLC is proud to announce the execution of a new three-year Consultant Agreement with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation to support the implementation, oversight, and administration of the Tribe’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Participation Program (LPP) and Technical Assistance (TA) Grant Program.

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to strengthening tribal small businesses, expanding access to capital, and providing the strategic technical assistance necessary to create long-term economic sustainability for entrepreneurs across the Lake Traverse Reservation.

Under the agreement, The Strategy Group will provide professional consulting services including financial advisory services, accounting services, financial and planning services, and customized technical assistance tailored to the unique needs of tribal businesses and economic development initiatives. These services are designed to help tribal entrepreneurs improve business readiness, develop strong financial models, access funding opportunities, and position themselves for sustainable growth .

“The Strategy Group is honored to partner with the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate and support their vision for economic growth and tribal business development,” said Johnie Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of The Strategy Group. “As a Native-owned business consulting firm, we understand the importance of building solutions that respect tribal sovereignty while delivering practical strategies that create measurable impact for Native communities.”

The agreement establishes a flexible service model through individual service orders, allowing the Tribe to engage support as needed across a broad range of SSBCI and business development initiatives. Services will support both the administration of the Loan Participation Program and the delivery of Technical Assistance Grant services for tribal small businesses.

The Strategy Group continues to serve Tribal Nations across the country by providing expertise in strategic planning, business coaching, financial advisory, governance support, economic development, and SSBCI program implementation. 

This new partnership further strengthens The Strategy Group’s mission of helping Tribal Nations and Native entrepreneurs move from concept to capital readiness and long-term success.

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