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Nobu, the world-renowned Japanese restaurant recognized for pioneering a new-style Japanese cuisine, started as a business partnership in 1994 between Chef Nobu Matsuhisa and his partners, Academy Award-winning actor Robert De Niro, producer Meir Teper, and restaurateur Drew Nieporent. Originating in New York as the flagship restaurant, the Nobu brand is now an empire that spans five continents with over 40 restaurants and growing. Following the success of the restaurants, Nobu Hospitality opened the first Nobu Hotel in 2013 in Las Vegas and today has 13 hotels open with several more in development.
Sovereign Bank is the largest tribally-owned bank in the United States, owned by the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. The bank focuses on community-driven banking, emphasizing relationships, trust, and financial empowerment for both Native and non-Native customers. It was rebranded in 2023 to honor its tribal heritage and continues to prioritize financial stability and self-sufficiency for families and businesses. With roots tracing back to the acquisition of First Oklahoma Bank in 1984, Sovereign Bank combines the capabilities of a large bank with a small-town, relationship-focused approach. The bank promotes personalized banking solutions tailored to individual needs and offers a Financial Learning Hub for education and empowerment. Sovereign Bank is dedicated to serving all communities and investing in people, fostering opportunity and stability for future generations.