From: The Daily Mining Gazette
KBIC photo After receiving a federal permit the KBIC is proceeding with cigarette production. Pictured here from left are Tribal Council members Travis Herron, Jennifer Misegan, Warren “Chris” Swartz Jr., Doreen Blaker and Michael F. LaFernier Sr.
BARAGA — The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tobacco Company (KBICTC) soon will be putting its permit to manufacture tobacco into effect after receiving approval Nov. 27 from the federal Tax and Trade Bureau.
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“We saw it as an economic development opportunity for the tribe,” Misegan said.
