Case Studies

Hualapai Meat & Game Processing Center

Hualapai Meat & Game Processing Center

Client: Hualapai Tribal Nation / Location: Peach Springs / Services: RBOG feasibility study & business plan / The Hualapai Tribe is considering developing a meat and game processing facility to serve both tribal members and visitors. Currently, Hualapai ranchers have to transport their cattle long distances to be processed, while visitors to Grand Canyon West and the Hualapai Lodge consume large amounts of beef purchased from outside suppliers. The tribe has approximately 83 members who make their living from cattle ranching, raising over 2,000 head of cattle annually on the reservation. However, these ranchers currently have to transport their cattle READ MORE

Peach Springs Market

Peach Springs Market

Client: Hualapai Tribal Nation / Location: Peach Springs / Services: BIA feasibility study & business plan / This feasibility study examines the potential for developing a new grocery store in Peach Springs, Arizona to serve the Hualapai Tribe and surrounding communities. The study was conducted by Primaltrust’s Greg Bartlett for the Hualapai Tribe’s Planning and Economic Development Department. The study found that the existing Best Market grocery store in Peach Springs is inadequate to meet community needs. The building is in poor condition, with issues like roof leaks, broken heating/cooling systems, and unsanitary conditions. Community surveys indicated dissatisfaction with Best READ MORE