U.S. Senator Martha McSally (R-AZ) announced yesterday that small tribal gaming enterprises under 500 employees can now apply for financial relief through the Payment Protection Program (PPP). Her leadership on this issue is receiving widespread support from tribal leaders across the country. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez: "We would like to thank Senator McSally for her continuous advocacy on behalf of the Navajo Nation and Indian Country to ensure Indian gaming enterprises are … [Read more...] about Tribal Leaders Praise Sen. McSally’s Leadership on Tribal Gaming Enterprises Fix
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The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise Distributes $1.5 Million to Benefit Navajo People
In accordance with The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprises’ (Navajo Gaming) plan of operation, and through the approval of its Gaming Board, Navajo Gaming, led by Derrick Watchman, CEO recently made a $1.5 Million distribution to the Gaming Distribution Fund. The $1.5 Million distribution, along with Navajo Gaming’s previous $6 Million distribution, reflects the hard work of 1,200 Navajo Gaming team members, 83% of which are Navajo. “We are honored to fulfill our obligations and make these … [Read more...] about The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise Distributes $1.5 Million to Benefit Navajo People
Navajo Nation Gaming Ent. to get New CEO
Bob Winter, Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (NNGE) Chief Executive Officer (CEO),is announcing he will resign from his position effective January 1, 2013. NNGE Chief Financial Officer Derrick Watchman will be named CEO by the NNGE Board of Directors upon Winter’s transition. Winter, who has served as CEO since May 2007, decided to leave his position as CEO for the NNGE in order to concentrate his efforts on completing the development and opening of the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Gaming Ent. to get New CEO
Navajo Nation Considers Smoking Ban
Navajo lawmakers will reconsider a smoking ban during the upcoming session in Window Rock this week. The bill would reportedly exempt tribal casinos at least until financing debts are paid off. A spokeswoman for tribal President Ben Shelly says he does not support the exemption because the president would prefer to protect the health of Navajos. The 27,000 square mile Navajo reservation is the largest in the country. Lawmakers in the former administration failed to override a … [Read more...] about Navajo Nation Considers Smoking Ban
