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Founded in 2016, Steel River Group
has already made a significant impact,
having far surpassed its five-year goals
in its first 12. Its success speaks for itself;
for example, its work with Alexis Nakota
Sioux Nation. “Through our relationship
with Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, we
helped them increase their operational
excellence to maximize the success of
Backwoods Energy Services, an existing
business they owned and operated,” says
Fequet. “When we first partnered with
them, they were experiencing annual
revenues around $15 million a year and
employed 20-plus band members. In 18
months, we increased that figure to $90
