Brian Parrish, Interim CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), is pleased to announce Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will host The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall from August 10-16. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. that has visited every state in the United States and has travelled to Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, and Saipan. The Moving Wall originated in 1984 for those who did not have the opportunity to visit the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
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Only Navajo Resort in the World Turns Four
The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is celebrating four years in operation with activities from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 13, with an Arts and Crafts Fair, T-shirt and vacation giveaways, and cultural performances. The AAA Four Diamond resort and casino continues to show strong fiscal returns as it provides jobs and economic stability to Flagstaff and Northern Arizona families. Twin Arrows recently opened a new buffet and truckers lounge. Anniversary … [Read more...] about Only Navajo Resort in the World Turns Four
Navajo Gaming Breaks Ground on Twin Arrows Police, Fire Substation
The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming) has officially broken ground on the Twin Arrows Police and Fire Substation, which is expected to provide critical public safety resources as the Twin Arrows area continues to grow. The new facility will also serve remote areas of the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona through an agreement between the Navajo Nation Division of Public Safety and Navajo Gaming. “We are pleased to break ground on this important and much needed public … [Read more...] about Navajo Gaming Breaks Ground on Twin Arrows Police, Fire Substation
Outlook at Glittering Mountain to House Twin Arrows Workers
The vastness of the windswept landscape, studded with native brush and trees, stands in contrast to the energies of manmade development that have emerged since 2013 just north of Interstate 40, 24 miles east of Flagstaff en route to the town of Winslow. This is the evolving world of a modern Twin Arrows site that honors the legacy of the old Route 66 landmark trading post, while also marking the spot off Exit 219 where Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort celebrated its second … [Read more...] about Outlook at Glittering Mountain to House Twin Arrows Workers
Twin Arrows Hiring 800 Positions
The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort east of Flagstaff is hosting a job fair this weekend. Derrick Watchman, chief executive officer of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise, announced the enterprise is holding a job fair February 1 through 3 to obtain candidates for 800 jobs it needs to fill at its newest property, Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort. The job fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. February 1 and 2, and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 3. It will take place at the … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Hiring 800 Positions
Twin Arrows Casino Nearing Completion
The $175 million Twin Arrows, Casino Resort near Flagstaff is nearing completion. “Everything is on schedule to open late spring or early summer 2013,” said Raymond Etcitty, general counsel and acting COO of the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise. Now, he says, it is just a matter of hiring and training the estimated 800 employees it will take to run it. The number of new jobs is a relief to the Navajo Nation, where unemployment is at 50 percent. It will also be a shot in the arm for job seekers … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows Casino Nearing Completion
Crews Progressing on Twin Arrows Casino
Construction crews are making progress on the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino north of Interstate 40 between Flagstaff and Winslow. The casino is a joint venture between the Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise Board, Navajo Nation staff, chapter officials and tribal members. Recruitment opportunities will begin this summer. Photo by Michael Bielecki … [Read more...] about Crews Progressing on Twin Arrows Casino
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
Startups Investing in Southside
On a cramped corner just south of the tracks, Phoenix Ave. and Mikes Pike to be exact, sits a large brick industrial building. The Milum Building, once home to a textile mill, now has three new budding businesses, continuing the trend of redevelopment for Flagstaff’s Southside. “We wanted to be in Southside from the earliest days of planning the brewery,” said Michael Marquess, chief beer officer of Mother Road Brewing Company, one of the three business owners in the building. “Southside has … [Read more...] about Startups Investing in Southside
Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
After last month’s groundbreaking at Twin Arrows Casino, Northern Arizonans hope to be put to work on the $150 million construction project. “Hopefully, work will be awarded to local contractors, but it is really up to the construction manager’s or owner’s discretion,” said Kim Brewster of Northern Arizona Building Association. “We have a lot of qualified subs in Northern Arizona.” NJ Shaum & Sons is one of the qualified. “We hope we can get some of the bid,” said Frank Patton, president. … [Read more...] about Locals Hoping to Hit Jackpot on Twin Arrows Casino Bids
