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Martin Harvier

Martin Harvier, President, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

COVID-19 has impacted all aspects of the Community – everything from economic activity, community activity, to managing the public health crisis. Overall, there have been 23 deaths and nearly 588 individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Andrew Dru Alejandre

Andrew “Dru” Alejandre, Chairman, Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians

All of our investments are designed to drive sustainable businesses and be a resource to support the well-being of our people and our surrounding communities, now and in the future.​

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Chief Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes, Chief, Shawnee Tribe

Even with the economic downturn during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, revenues from our Golden Mesa Casino in the panhandle region have enabled us to revive and expand our higher education awards.
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...
John Williams

John Williams, Chairman – United Auburn Indian Community

The gaming industry is always evolving, so we are constantly looking at ways to keep Thunder Valley competitive and relevant. We look at innovation as an important part of how we make decisions across both our gaming and hospitality operations.
James Gessner

James Gessner, Chairman, The Mohegan Tribe

The global pandemic caused by COVID-19 has touched each and every person across the globe as individuals, businesses, communities and tribes. The Mohegan Nation is not exempt from that.
Jonathan Smith

Jonathan W. Smith, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Some of the biggest challenges we face as an organization are the increased cost of supplies, services, and fuel that we see in the economy today.
Reggie Wassana

Reggie Wassana, Governor, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

Post-pandemic has been a new challenge for our casino operations. It helped create new effective processes and plans of action to improve employee morale and drive revenue.
Michael Connors

Michael Connors, Chief, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

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GLI, CVC Form Strategic Investment Partnership

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