Moore Trosper Construction Company is proud to be Native American owned, and strives to play a proactive role in the Native American community.  Through participation in community education programs, sponsorship of leadership conferences and support of community development initiatives we hope to act as a powerful catalyst for advancement.  We encourage you to view the organizations we support and recent events we have sponsored.  For information on ways to get involved, or to recommend an organization or event for inclusion on our website, please email info@mooretrosper.com

Nokomis Learning Center

In conjunction with Jackson National Life, Moore Trosper donated $10,000 to the Nokomis Learning Center to help support youth activities and assist in the preservation of Native American culture. To see a video of the check presentation and learn more about Nokomis, click here.

The Nokomis Learning Center is a non-profit Native American cultural learning center, dedicated to the preservation and presentation of Anishinaabeg culture.  For nearly two decades, Nokomis has been working to educate Michigan communities on Anishinaabeg (Ojibwa, Odawa and Potawatomi) arts, culture, and history.

The center hosts a variety of events geared towards Native American families, such as language classes, craft nights, drum night socials, lectures, children's reading night and a book club.  Nokomis also extends their mission of cultural education through traveling exhibits, which take historical objects such as beadwork, pottery, musical instruments and basketry and teaching tools, such as maps and language learning tools, to local school districts. Nokomis also hosts a variety of rotating exhibits at the Learning Center focused on art, culture, community and history.

Moore Trosper Construction Company has played an active role in the development and implementation of Nokomis programs and initiatives.  Ted Moore, President, has served as a Board Member from 2007 to date.  In 2008, he was elected to the position of Board President, which he currently retains.  Brian Moore, President, also began serving as a Board Member in 2010 and currently serves as Board Secretary.

In addition to serving on the Center's board, Moore Trosper sponsored the Michigan Indian Day Concert, hosted in 2007, as well as sponsoring the Spring and Fall Feast since 2007.  We look forward to continuing to support and advance the Nokomis Learning Center.  Click here to view upcoming events, available programs and information on how you can contribute to the future success of the Center.

Building Strong Sovereign Nations: Tribal Governance Training Conference

The Tribal Governance Training Conference was hosted in February 2009 by MSU Extension, the MSU Native American Institute, Michigan Tribal Leaders and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa Indians to provide educational programming on public policy and procedures for elected officials in local tribal government.

Moore Trosper Construction acted as a sponsor for the two-day event, which included workshops covering Tribal Council roles and responsibilities, legal and public policy, fiscal management, communication, conflict resolution and decision making strategies and future Tribal training needs.  The Tribal Governance Training Conference succeeded in providing a platform for Tribal government officials and community members to discuss mutual concerns and improvement strategies for governance and policy structures.

Native American Business Alliance: 2009 Conference

The Native American Business Alliance's mission is to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between private and public businesses with Native American owned companies, as well as educate communities on Native American culture, paving the way for future generations.  As a member, Moore Trosper Construction Company is dedicated to promoting Native American companies to our business partners, company contacts and community. 

Building a strong Native business network is essential to the commitment to expand opportunities and ensure the growth of Native American business.  Moore Trosper Construction Company attended the 2009 Conference hosted by NABA to further develop this network and connect with Native American companies throughout the state of Michigan.

Through the networking opportunities provided at the event, we were able to forge partnerships and share mutually beneficial business opportunities with the fellow members of NABA and Native American community.  We look forward to developing these relationships and identifying new opportunities for partnership in the future.  Please contact us at info@mooretrosper.com if you would like to be added to our page of Native American partners and preferred vendors, or if you would like to recommend a company or organization for inclusion.

Medical Care Facility & Rehabilitation Services of Ingham County

The Medical Care Facility & Rehabilitation Services of Ingham County has been serving the elderly community of Lansing for over 160 years. This organization offers long-term care as well as state of the art inpatient rehabilitation services. In addition to constructing a new therapy room and dementia wing for the facility, Moore Trosper actively participates on the Foundation Board. Ted Moore, President, has served as a Board member for five years and has been elected to the position of Chair, which he currently retains.

The Foundation's purpose is to "enhance and improve the quality of life and environment for the residents, staff, families and volunteers at the Ingham County Medical Care Facility." Recent projects have included the renovation of the Dementia Unit Courtyard, complete with new picnic tables, raised flower boxes and handicap-accessible outdoor recreational equipment, renovation of the Beauty Shop and "Let's Get Moving Campaign...Buying a New Bus for Residents."

Click here for more information or to contribute to the Medical Care Facility & Rehabilitation Services of Ingham County Foundation.