Tonto Apache tribe wins economic development award

Breaking ground for Apache Corners in early October. The tribe has now received the Arizona Association of Economic Development Golden Prospector Award of Merit during the Arizona Association of Economic Development Fall Conference in Flagstaff. https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/local/tonto-apache-tribe-wins-economic-development-award/article_d56f878d-1f2f-5ba5-9f9a-3ac9f9f5f213.html

Tonto Apache Tribe Announces First Tribal Distillery in Arizona

We’ve partnered with Heritage Distilling Co., the most awarded craft distillery in North America for the last 10 years, to bring you extraordinary craft spirits and an unparalleled customer experience – all made in Payson, AZ. The new Heritage Distilling tasting room at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino will open in 2024 and is part …

Tonto Apache Tribe, Heritage Distilling to partner on distillery and tasting room

The Tonto Apache Tribe said last week it would partner with Heritage Distilling Company to develop a spirits distillery and tasting room adjacent to the tribe’s Payson, Ariz.-based Mazatzal Hotel & Casino.  The distillery will produce Heritage’s branded spirits as well as a new line of Tonto Apache brands crafted to reflect tribal flavors and …

After Helping Overturn a 184-Year-Old Booze Ban on Native American Reservations, This Company Is Helping Tribes Open Distilleries

Heritage Distilling Company launched a partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe to build a distillery and tasting room near the Mazatal Hotel and Casino in Payson, Arizona, the brand announced Thursday. In addition to producing and serving Heritage’s portfolio of spirits, it will also serve brands distilled by the Tonto Apache Tribe, showcasing local flavors …

The Tonto Apache Tribe to Partner with Heritage Distilling Company

PAYSON, Ariz. and GIG HARBOR, Wash.— Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. (“HDC” or “Heritage”), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, announced a partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe to develop a spirits distillery and tasting room adjacent to Mazatzal Hotel & Casino. The distillery will produce and serve both Heritage’s portfolio of award-winning spirits, …

The Tonto Apache Tribe to Partner with Heritage Distilling Company to Develop Arizona’s First Tribally Owned and Operated Distillery on Native Land

Heritage’s Tribal Beverage Network to provide new revenue, destination amenities and employment opportunities, and advance economic sovereignty for the Apache Corners Initiative PAYSON, Ariz. and GIG HARBOR, Wash., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Heritage Distilling Company, Inc. (“HDC” or “Heritage”), a leading craft distiller of innovative premium brands, today announced a partnership with the …

Tonto Apache Tribe to build distillery

Every spirit has a story. That is, according to Jennifer Stiefel, president of the Heritage Distilling Company. Founded in 2011, the Washington State-based company, which makes whiskey, vodka, gin and craft cocktails, is coming to Payson. The move is part of a partnership with the Tonto Apache Tribe and the Apache Corners project. “We have …

Tonto Apache Tribe Works With aLocal To Develop Apache Corners

The Tonto Apache Tribe has partnered with aLocal to develop the tribal lands that share borders with Payson, Arizona. Currently known as Apache Corners, aLocal President Eric S. Trevan, Ph.D. is confident of the great opportunities that exist for the Tribe. “As a Sovereign Nation, Tonto Apache has an incredible opportunity to transition from financial …

TRIBAL GAMING Construction and Development

The Tonto Apache Tribe will develop the tribal lands that share borders with Payson, AZ, currently known as Apache Corners. Apache Corners is currently forecasted to include a family entertainment center, new restaurants, a distillery, new convenience store, a grocery store, RV Park, light manufacturing, warehousing space, and a health center with educational and workforce …