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Celebrating an Industry That Makes A Difference
My brother Gil told me the other day, “I think it is so cool, sis, that you don’t work for a corporation; you get to meet the coolest people, and what you do really makes […]
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Revolutionizing Dining: Celebrating Native American Heritage Month with Chef Sean Sherman
We kick off November honoring Native American Heritage Month with a very special guest on TG&H On Air. Sean Sherman is an award-winning chef, educator, author, and activist. Chef Sean’s story is just the first […]
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Cover Story: Gila River Resorts & Casinos Opens Santan Mountain
Watch video interview here Kenneth Manuel, Chief Executive Officer, Gila River Hotels & Casinos and Blake Katsnelson, General Manager at Gila River Resorts & Casinos – Santan Mountain share insights to the newly opened property […]
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TG&H Advisory Board Profile: Get to Know Pam Shaw
Executive Editor, Chris Faria, sits down to learn more about Congresswoman Pam Shaw, Osage Nation Congress, and Chairwoman & Co-Founder of the United Women of Tribal Gaming in this interview. TG&H: You were one of […]
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Tribal Women in Business: Amy Denet Deal
TG&H sits down with Amy Denet Deal, Diné (Navajo People). Amy discusses her journey home to New Mexico at 55, starting a business that supports other artists and how she hopes to create change for her […]
Special Features
TG&H On Air: Mike Engel on the Upcoming National Leadership Development Conference (NLDC) 2023
TG&H caught up with Mike Engel from Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures at Raving NEXT to discuss the upcoming National Leadership Development Conference. This event, taking place in Hinkley, Minnesota from June 20th through the 22nd, […]
News
Does Your State’s Hospitality Industry Reflect Your Tribal Heritage?
TG&H chatted with Sherry Rupert, CEO of AIANTA, to learn more about Nevada’s 2023 Tribal Tourism Conference and how AIANTA supports Tribal organizations throughout the state. Nevada’s Indian Territory representative Ben Rupert discusses how Tribal […]
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TG&H Clients at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow and Convention
March 27-30, 2023 at the San Diego Convention Center Company Name: Ainsworth Booth Number: 2041 Contact Person: Mike Trask Contact Phone: 702-954-3000 Contact Email: USMarketing@agtslots.com Website: AGTSlots.com About: Ainsworth will showcase more than 30 games, including new […]
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The Expansion of the Elwha River Casino – Interview with General Manager, Mike Watson
Our feature story for the Spring issue is on the The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe and the expansion of the Elwha River Casino. The existing 10,000 square foot property originally opened in March 2009 and […]
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TG&H On Air: Graton Resort & Casino’s Mixologist Jessica Christensen
TG&H stops by for a lesson on how to mix a special holiday drink with Graton Resort & Casino’s mixologist Jessica Christensen. Jessica delights guests at this Northern California resort’s lounges and bars (Sky […]
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Q&A with Ismael Barrera, Corporate Director of Slots for Gila River Resorts & Casinos
TG&H: What has been your career path to the Corporate Director of Slots? How did you learn your trade craft? IB: After I received my degree in electronics, I started at Gila River Resorts & […]
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TG&H Advisory Board Profile: Get to Know Michael Peters
TG&H: You have a long history in Tribal gaming, as well as economic development. What do you see happening for Tribes today in economic development and diversification that you believe are the most forward thinking? […]
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TG&H Advisory Board Profile: Get to Know Jay Garcia
Interview with Former Lieutenant Governor of Santa Ana Pueblo & Chairman of the Board of Directors, Santa Ana Pueblo and Santa Ana Golf Club Inc. Also contributes as member of the Investment Committee With Christine […]
Entertainment
The Big Reveal for Tribally Owned Hard Rock Live Sacramento
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain, owned by the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, has unveiled the newly finished HARD ROCK LIVE music and entertainment venue with a grand […]
Perspectives
Memorial Day 2022 – Who We’re Honoring, Grieving, and Loving on This Day
Every year I am privileged to write this newsletter, remembering those servicemen and women who lost their lives serving our nation. Growing up, I had the privilege of parents, uncles, and grandparents who shared their […]
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Tribal Enterprise Diversification and Job Creation Series – Kalispel Metal Product
Diversification, labor challenges, community job creation, education and internships … these are THE conversations of 2021 and beyond. In this series, we’ll be talking to different organizations about their solutions for sustainable futures. In this […]
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What We’ve Learned
Last month TG&H checked in with several of our friends across the country and asked them about what strategy, process or insight they adopted due to the pandemic that was a positive and would stay […]
Videos
Navajo Nation — No Margin for Error … the Stakes are High
Throughout the past year of the pandemic, TG&H/Raving has interviewed several CEOs, Tribal leaders, and general managers from across the country. Many Tribal casinos have been open for months, some recovering lost revenue surprisingly well, […]
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The Largest Expansion in the Southwest — Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
We recently caught up with Heidi Grant to talk about the largest casino expansion in the Southwest happening at Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, which will be revealed in the summer of 2021. This […]