Samuel Penney

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.
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.
Delores Pigsley

Delores Pigsley, Chairman, Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

Delores Pigsley, ChairmanConfederated Tribes of Siletz IndiansChinook Winds Casino Resort – Lincoln City, ORchinookwindscasino.com / ctsi.nsn.us BENEFITS OF GAMING: Gaming revenue has been a blessing to...
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Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Tribal Economic Resilience

Tribal leaders share what their priorities are to help sustain the long-term economic resilience of their communities, including what their primary areas of focus...
Isaiah Vivanco

Isaiah Vivanco, Chairman, Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

The pandemic has impacted us immensely. Initially, not knowing the severity of COVID-19 and what came with it, sent the whole world into a different mind thought.
Looking down the road

Tribal Leader Roundtable: Spotlight on Leadership and Development

This month, we spoke with three tribal leaders about the current challenges and rewards they are facing, how they promote strong leadership within their...
President Sandra Pattea

Sandra Pattea, President – Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Gaming remains the cornerstone of our economy, but we have also diversified into enterprises that strengthen our long-term stability.
Russell Buster Attebery

Russell “Buster” Attebery, Chairman, Karuk Tribe

Communicate early and often with your management team. Develop a policy that reflects a proper chain of command so all employees, upper-level to entry-level, feel they were involved in the solution.
Desert Horizon

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...
North Cascade Mountains

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...
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Hard Rock Heals Foundation Awards $255,000 to 51 Nonprofits

HOLLYWOOD, FL – The Hard Rock Heals Foundation, the charitable arm of Hard Rock International, announced the distribution of $255,000 in grants to 51...
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Harrah’s Resort Southern California Awards $250,000 to Nonprofits

FUNNER, CA – Harrah’s Resort Southern California awarded $250,000 in cash grants to 15 nonprofits during its 11th annual “All-in 4 Change” awards ceremony...

Indian Affairs Offers $1.5M for Tribal Tourism Technical Assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Office of Indian Economic Development is accepting applications for a $1.5 million cooperative agreement to provide technical assistance to Tribal Tourism...
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Seneca Resorts Executives Named to Power 200 Women List

NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Seneca Resorts & Casinos announced that Kimberlee Dunlop, COO, and Joanne Israel, Chief Strategy Officer, have again been recognized among...