How the Mescalero Apache Turned a Remote Rockies Reservation Into a Tourism Mecca
The resort has two ziplines: The Apache Eagle ZipRider, a 2,668-foot glide across Lake Mescalero, and the Apache Wind Rider ZipTour, a three-leg tour that begins at 11,489 feet above sea level in elevation and spans nearly 9,000 feet, reaching speeds of up to 65 miles...
House Rules: How Free-Play Fuels Tribal Gaming Gains
The impact of free-play on casinos' bottom line is as yet unknown, but it's certainly a part of Tribal gaming. (Gilaxia via iStock by Getty Images)From free-play points to discounts at casino restaurants to comped reservations at luxury hotel suites, players know that...
From the Editor: COVID Has Shown Us That Diversification Is More Important Than Ever
"Whether we’re in the middle of a pandemic, recovering from a pandemic, or not in a pandemic at all, the need for economic diversification across Indian Country is a constant," Carmen Davis the founder, publisher and executive editor of Native Business Magazine.Let’s...
INSPIRE Athens Wins License, Mohegan Gaming to Build in Greece
INSPIRE Athens is expected to usher in a new era of tourism growth and economic prosperity for Greece. Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) is officially building “INSPIRE Athens” on the site of the former Hellinikon International Airport in the Greek capital city...
On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Honoring Our Ancestors Who Built and Sustained Thriving Economies
Fourteen states — Alabama, Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin — as well as the District of Columbia and more than 130 cities celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day in place...
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Pequot Health Care Names an Oncology Center as Preferred Partner
Leaders of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation built Pequot Health Care (PHC) to serve its members, other Tribal Nations, as well as commercial businesses and organizations that offer self-funded health plans. PHC recently named Eastern Connecticut Hematology and...
MGE Reveals Logo for its Las Vegas Destination, Names Strategic New Hires
In September, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE) entered into a multi-year agreement with JC Hospitality to operate the 60,000-square foot gaming space at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. The partnership expanded MGE’s growing reach...
The New Playbook: How Event Venues & Hosts Are Adapting to Social Distancing
As Mohegan Sun shared of its June 23-24, “hybrid” event: "20 in-person guests joined from a conference room at Mohegan Sun set up for social distancing while another 80 attendees joined from other locations.” (Mohegan Sun)The Coronavirus pandemic shook the...
ShopKeep R.I.S.E Seeks to Make Funding More Accessible for Minority-Owned Businesses
ShopKeep, a system that empowers entrepreneurs to run their business from anywhere and/or to take their business online, has introduced ShopKeep R.I.S.E. (Reinvesting in Small-Business Equality). The new initiative is designed to make funding more accessible to...
Muscogee (Creek) Nation to Launch Genomic Health Program With HudsonAlpha
The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is breaking into an emerging medical discipline that integrates genomic information in precision medicine. Essentially, a genome, or a complete set of DNA, is mapped to help understand disease risks, potential responses to therapy, and...
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Hard Rock Appeals Greek Regulator Rejection of its Casino Bid
Hard Rock International, the Seminole Tribe-owned entertainment empire, has appealed the Hellenic Gaming Commission’s decision to reject its application to build an integrated resort in Athens, Greece. “Based upon the evidence gathered, Hard Rock believes the outcome...
Brian Decorah Is Pechanga Resort Casino’s First Native American Top Executive
With nearly 25 years in the gaming industry, all of it within Tribal gaming establishments, Brian Decorah brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the west coast’s largest resort/casino. Decorah, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will serve as as general...
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Our Success & Finance issue charts the business breakthroughs of Tribes and Tribal entrepreneurs in “The Greatest Success Stories of 2019.” We also pay homage to perseverance and tireless devotion to Indian Country. Ernie Stevens, Jr., and Cheryl Stevens, his wife of 37 years, grace one of the covers. We honor Ernie Stevens’ nearly 20 years of stewardship to Indian gaming as Chairman of NIGA. Tunica-Biloxi Chairman Marshall Pierite is featured on the opposite cover. He shares how gaming helped his Tribe “to transition from a surviving community to a thriving community,” and reflects on recent success in the financial services industry. We shine a light on financial institutions, such as Stearns Bank, and consider the investment strategy of Mno-Bmadsen. Meanwhile, the DOE’s James E. Campos, underscores: “Energy is our new economy, it is our new currency, and Native Americans play a large part in this equation.”
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After 20 Year Process, North Fork Rancheria to Build Casino
The North Fork Rancheria can move forward with the development of its long-awaited casino in Madera County, California. It’s been 20 years of effort for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to build a casino in Madera County, California — north of Fresno and south...
Hard Rock Appeals Greek Regulator Rejection of its Casino Bid
Hard Rock International, the Seminole Tribe-owned entertainment empire, has appealed the Hellenic Gaming Commission’s decision to reject its application to build an integrated resort in Athens, Greece. “Based upon the evidence gathered, Hard Rock believes the outcome...
Brian Decorah Is Pechanga Resort Casino’s First Native American Top Executive
With nearly 25 years in the gaming industry, all of it within Tribal gaming establishments, Brian Decorah brings a wealth of experience to his new role at the west coast’s largest resort/casino. Decorah, a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation, will serve as as general...
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