What’s Happening at NB3 Foundation this November!
It’s that time of year again! NB3FIT WEEK 2020 is only a month away and the Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation is excited to once again call upon Tribes, Native-led organizations, urban Indian centers, schools and groups to host a VIRTUAL Native youth-centered physical activity, fitness and/or healthy activity event during NB3FIT WEEK, November 2-8, 2020.…
Read MoreRaving Restart Programs to Drive Revenue and Reduce Costs
The team here at Raving went back and forth a million times whether or not to reach out; we’re the same as you, under tremendous stress and worry; doing our best to stay positive and forward-thinking during a time when every news alert makes one’s heart stop. We decided that time was now to tell…
Read MoreWill the Real Michael Hochman Please Put the Suit On
Lilly (12) and Lucy (9), daughters of our great friend Michael Hochman, Vice President Casino Operations, Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN, put on their dad’s suit and explain how their facility is preparing for guests to arrive when they reopen. Thanks Michael for giving us a laugh this Monday morning and we wish the best to…
Read MoreCompassion and Leadership During Unrest
As a group, we decided to forgo our typical Monday Industry Report and let you know we too are grappling with many emotions as we start this new week. I woke up unrested this morning, to a country in struggle: a country seeking leadership, seeking reassurance, seeking peace. I grappled with my feelings, not only…
Read MoreRaving Summer Cookout Cookbook
Raving and Friends Summer Recipes and Their Stories for Impressing Friends, Family and Neighbors You may just be as bored with cooking as we are these days! So we asked fellow Ravers and friends to send us their favorite summer recipes that are a “must have” during summer barbecues. Most of these recipes were handed…
Read MoreYou Inspire Us: What Casinos and Organizations are Doing to Help Their Communities
Through the challenge of closing their doors last week, casinos across the country stepped up to provide critical food donations to local communities. Here are a few stories from Raving clients and friends about casinos that donated perishable food and who it will benefit. View a full list on CDC Gaming Reports. NB3 Foundation COVID-19…
Read MoreSomething to Celebrate: A Baby Raver is Born!
Steve Browne will never be the same again. You see, his heart is all tied up in this new little bundle, shown holding his first grandchild, Amelia May Hamilton born on April 4, 2020 to his daughter Katie May Browne Hamilton and her husband Brian Hamilton. Many of you in the industry may remember meeting…
Read MoreRaving Expands Data Analytics Team and Capabilities with New Partner Steve Dahle
Reno, NV – A leading gaming & analytics expert with a successful 25+ year track record of quickly transforming casino data into profitable revenue, joins Raving’s Analytics & Data Science team. Steve Dahle served for 12 years at Caesars Entertainment (formerly Harrah’s Entertainment), as Regional Vice President of Data Analytics. After Caesars, Steve spent six…
Read MoreBusiness Resources During Covid-19
We pulled together a list of links for information on the CARES Act and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), as well as additional loans available for small businesses. Thank you to the financial advisor teams for providing this information. OVERVIEW OF NEW LOANS AVAILABLE TO SMALL BUSINESSES: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act See guide at the bottom of the page.…
Read MoreNative Youth Still Win this Year
Tonight would have been the sixth annual Native Strong Comedy Slam & Jam. Right about the time I’m writing this, I would be running over to the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego to setup registration, signage, table numbers, meet with the comedians and talent, and prepare for the kickoff of a live online auction of…
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