Winter 2025 Sponsored By Introduction to the Winter 2025 Issue Cover Story Feature Story: Interview with Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman, Jamul Indian Village Highlights & Opinions Dream Big: Supporting the Next Generation of Tribal Change Makers in Washington State Forest Restoration Helps Preserve Tribal Traditions OIGA Winter 2025 Update National Native American Human Resources Association (NNAHRA) Winter 2025 Update California Nations Indian Gaming Winter 2025 Update Cultural Interpretation: Prioritizing Tribal Members Articles How Styles of Communication Brings Us Together Or Pushes Us Away By Stephanie Somanchi Why the Philosophy of “Everyone Sells” is Key By Janet Hawk How Oneida is Laying the Foundation for the Seventh Generation By Ben Rechkemmer The Missing Audience By Sara Mendez How It’s Done: Casino Sports Sponsorships Part II By Tom Osiecki Keys to Engaging Locals and Reaching New Audiences By Justin Shank Feature Story: Interview with Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman, Jamul Indian Village By Christine Faria Empowering Security and Surveillance Teams for Lasting Success Four Foundational Components By Derk Boss Elevating Guest Experience in Hospitality By Steve Dahle Hospitality Trends, Fads, Shifts or Don’t Even Go There? By Brett Magnan An Open Letter to the Gaming Industry By Steve Browne The Inflation Reduction Act: Benefits for Native American Tribes By Thomas Miller Why Your Casino Needs a Strong Entertainment Program By Houston Productions Raising the Stakes: An Unprecedented Year for AML Enforcement in the Gaming Industry By Derek Ramm Place Your Bets on Sustainability for Increased ROI By Andy De Silva