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Guy Capoeman

Guy Capoeman, President, Quinault Indian Nation

For a quarter of a century, Quinault Beach Resort & Casino has stood not just as a destination, but as a reflection of our values, our history, and our commitment to building a brighter future for generations to come. The story of Quinault Beach Resort & Casino is also one of perseverance, vision, and unity.
Grant Johnson

Grant Johnson, President, Prairie Island Indian Community

Through intense focus on five priority areas – exercising sovereignty, encouraging prosperity, promoting health, creating efficiency, and restoring culture – we are ensuring our tribe has the necessary resources and roadmap to provide for the next seven generations.
Darwin Kaskaske

Darwin Kaskaske, Chairman, Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

Economic development has been a priority for us, especially over the past three years. We’ve purchased several properties and are now actively moving forward with plans to bring them into tribal trust ownership.
Brandin Paya

Brandin Paya, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

As Chairman of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, I see resilience as our tribe’s ability to stand strong economically while staying rooted in our identity and traditions. We are taking bold strategic steps to ensure that strength lasts generations.
Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe

Amber Silverhorn-Wolfe, President, Wichita and Affiliated Tribes

Since my coming into office in the summer of July 2024, we have reestablished our economic development arm, which is looking to increase support for Native-owned businesses, expanding their scope on innovative business ventures, and increasing their efforts in the non-profit sector...
Brian Weeden

Brian Weeden, Chairman, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Economic development and cultural resilience are two points that must move on parallel tracks. We cannot achieve economic development at the sacrifice of our culture. It's likely one of the reasons that our petition for federal recognition languished for over 40 years.
Russell Attebery

Russell Attebery, Chairman – Karuk Tribe

I am immensely proud to share that the Karuk Tribe is continuing to make major strides towards our long-term economic and cultural resilience. Recently, we celebrated a major victory with the passing of California’s new cultural burn law (SB 310).
Melissa Darden

Melissa Darden, Chairman – Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana

We are growing and diversifying our tribal enterprise portfolio, and we are also growing in tribal membership through birthrate. Like the old saying goes, “you can either grow or die” and we have chosen to grow.
Carla Keene

Carla Keene, Chairman – Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

The Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians believes in the sovereignty of all tribes to be able to provide for their people. But, we believe strongly that this right should not allow for one tribe’s economic enterprises to be at the expense of sister tribes...
Lee Juan Tendoy

Lee Juan Tendoy, Chairman – Shosone-Bannock Tribes

Our primary focus for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ gaming and entertainment enterprises this year is on growth, innovation, and enhancing the overall guest experience.
Prairie Band Casino & Resort

Prairie Band Casino & Resort Transitions to QCI Platform

MAYETTA, KS – Prairie Band Casino & Resort has chosen the QCI Enterprise Platform to enhance its data-driven operations. With the adoption of the...

Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort To Host La Mesa RV Showcase

JACKSON, CA – Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort will welcome La Mesa RV for an exclusive, one-day RV showcase event at the award-winning Jackson Rancheria...
FireKeepers MSPT Championship 2025

FireKeepers Hosts Record-Breaking Mid-States Poker Championship

BATTLE CREEK, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel hosted the Mid-States Poker Tour’s Season 16 Michigan Poker State Championship, which broke records for entries and total...
AOTW Tulalip Charity Softball

Angel of the Winds, Tulalip To Compete in Charity Softball Match

ARLINGTON, WA – Angel of the Winds Casino Resort has announced its second annual charity softball game against neighboring Tulalip Resort Casino. The event...