Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on the Northwest
This month we spoke with seven tribal leaders in the Northwest about the greatest risks, challenges and rewards in 2022; how strong leadership is...
W. Ron Allen, Chairman, Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe
The biggest challenge has been getting our labor force back on board. It’s been an issue nationwide, and we certainly are experiencing it too...
Robert de los Angeles, Chairman, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
We constantly seek new ways to engage in additional enterprises, and with those opportunities, always fostering an understanding of the skills to operate those enterprises.
Jordan Dresser, Chairman, Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation
As a leader, I try to surround myself with people who have ambition and really want something. Talent is always key, but drive is essential...
Andrew Joseph Jr., Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
The biggest challenge for the Tribes and the gaming industry as a whole is by far the lack of staffing in various departments throughout the casino.
Brenda Meade, Chairman, Coquille Indian Tribe
Self-sufficiency isn’t just about tribal government. It’s about the people. Strengthening the people has to be the priority in your businesses and your government.
Samuel N. Penney, Chairman, Nez Perce Tribe
We are working toward expanding our solar capabilities. Our initial goal is to ensure that the tribe is self-sustaining. Our next goal is to be able to produce energy for the grid.
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.
Tribal Leader Roundtable: 2022 and Beyond
This month we spoke with five tribal leaders about current issues and opportunities, lessons from previous years that will help their respective operations going...
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.
Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Launches Free-to-Play Sports App
DURANT, OK – Choctaw Casinos & Resorts has launched Choctaw Sports, a free-to-play app that lets users pick game outcomes for their favorite teams using...
Harrah’s SoCal Opens Tierra y Mar Baja-Inspired Restaurant
FUNNER, CA – Harrah's Resort Southern California has opened Tierra y Mar, a Baja-inspired restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Salt & Fin....
IGA Chairman Testifies Against Prediction Markets
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Z. Bean testified before the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture, Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, during the hearing,...
Turning Stone Opens The Crescent Luxury Hotel, Salt Restaurant
VERONA, NY – Turning Stone Resort Casino has celebrated the grand opening of The Crescent, a new 258-room luxury hotel, and Salt, its new signature fine-dining...