Muscogee

Poarch Band of Creek Indians invests more than $5.5 million dollars to expand high-speed internet access for the Tribe

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Friday, November 3, 2023
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These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all.

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  • These areas either previously lacked reliable service or had no connectivity options at all.
  • The new network, installed by BearCom and managed by Escambia Community Utilities, represents a $5.5 million dollar investment made by the Tribe to further high-speed internet access.
  • “In the midst of the Covid pandemic, we were confronted with a startling realization - our rural community was light years behind in terms of connectivity.
  • This revelation compelled us to take immediate action, recognizing the significance of addressing this issue in order to propel our community forward,” said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians Chair and CEO.

United Bank Welcomes Lori Madison Stinson, Esq. to Board of Directors

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.

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  • ATMORE, Ala., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- (OTCQX:UBAB) – United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.
  • United Bank is proud to announce the addition of Lori Madison Stinson to our Board of Directors.
  • "We are pleased to have Lori join our board," said Mike Vincent, President and CEO of United Bank.
  • She brings professional expertise, and commitment to her community, which reflects that of United Bank," said David D. Swift, Sr., Chairman of the Board of Directors for United Bank.

Poarch Band of Creek Indians & Dreamcatcher Development Join Forces to Expand Award-Winning Hotel Brand

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI), through their economic development division CIEDA, currently owns multiple hotels, both solely and through partnerships, in Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina.

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  • The Poarch Band of Creek Indians (PBCI), through their economic development division CIEDA, currently owns multiple hotels, both solely and through partnerships, in Alabama, Florida, and North Carolina.
  • In their ongoing pursuit of hospitality excellence, the PBCI Tribe recognized the need for a full-service hotel development company to complement their existing portfolio.
  • “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with DreamCatcher Development,” said Cody Williamson, President/CEO of Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority.
  • Expertise and Innovation: DreamCatcher Development brings a wealth of expertise and a track record of innovation in hotel development.

EVERI LAUNCHES MOBILE APP TECHNOLOGY AT NINE MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION CASINOS

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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LAS VEGAS and TULSA, Okla., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) and its subsidiaries ("Everi" or "the Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, and player loyalty solutions, today announced the launch of the Muscogee Creek Mobile App at all nine Muscogee (Creek) Nation Casinos in Oklahoma.

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  • Designed for optimized player engagement, the Everi Mobile App ("Everi Mobile") gives casino guests the power of self service and features the operator's branding.
  • Phase one of the Muscogee Creek Mobile App rollout includes three main modules, offering opportunities for additional player engagement, mobile marketing, and pushing property content.
  • To further engage Muscogee (Creek) Nation players, the Muscogee Creek Mobile App technology extends loyalty services to players' mobile devices, including for offers, drawings, promos, and event calendars.
  • The phased-in adoption of the mobile app will allow Muscogee (Creek) Nation to deploy additional features to their guests later in 2023, such as enhanced mobile marketing campaigns.

ENEL SELECTS OKLAHOMA AS SITE FOR PLANNED SOLAR PV CELL & PANEL MANUFACTURING FACILITY

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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Enel North America plans to locate one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and panel manufacturing facilities in the US in Inola, Oklahoma, about 25 miles east of Tulsa.

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  • Enel North America plans to locate one of the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) cell and panel manufacturing facilities in the US in Inola, Oklahoma, about 25 miles east of Tulsa.
  • Construction of the facility is planned to begin in the fall of 2023 with the first panel produced and available to the market by the end of 2024.
  • BOSTON, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel North America , through its affiliate 3Sun USA, LLC , today announced that it has selected Inola, Oklahoma as the location where it plans to site its industrial-scale manufacturing facility for innovative, sustainable and American-made photovoltaic (PV) cells and modules.
  • – Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief David Hill
    "Tulsa Ports is proud to welcome Enel's 3Sun solar panel manufacturing facility to the Tulsa Port of Inola.

Summome Native Ventures Wins Contract to Support HRSA Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Modernization Initiative

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Summome Native Ventures, a tribally owned Small Disadvantaged Business joint venture between Guidehouse and PCI Government Services (PCI-GS), has been awarded a contract from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to support its comprehensive approach for user-centered, wide stakeholder engagement on modernizing the design and implementation of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN).

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  • The five-year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract will provide HRSA with support for planning, designing, and coordinating the modernization of organ procurement and transplantation operations, governance, and technology to drive improvements in a range of areas in support of HRSA's vision.
  • "It is an honor for Summome Native Ventures to assist HRSA with modernizing our nation's organ donor system," said Scott McIntyre, CEO of Guidehouse.
  • "The Organ Procurement and Transplant Network plays a critical role in our country's healthcare system," said Stephanie A. Bryan, Poarch Band of Creek Indians chair & CEO.
  • An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), HRSA launched the OPTN Modernization Initiative to better serve the needs of patients and families.

Duke Energy Florida celebrates Arbor Day with 'Tree Line USA' utility recognition for 17th year in a row

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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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"Receiving this recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation year after year not only demonstrates our commitment to our customers but to the environment."

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  • "Receiving this recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation year after year not only demonstrates our commitment to our customers but to the environment."
  • One such event is Duke Energy's annual tree giveaway in partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees program.
  • Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,500 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
  • Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies.

PCI Gaming agrees to acquire Magic City Casino in Miami

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Atmore, Alabama, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL – (02/08/2023) PCI Gaming, d/b/a Wind Creek Hospitality officially announced this afternoon an agreement to acquire Miami, Florida based Magic City Casino.

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  • Atmore, Alabama, Feb. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmore, AL – (02/08/2023) PCI Gaming, d/b/a Wind Creek Hospitality officially announced this afternoon an agreement to acquire Miami, Florida based Magic City Casino.
  • This announcement follows an affirmative decision by the Florida Gaming Control Commission (FLGC) permitting the transfer of the assets and the existing gaming license held by Magic City owners to PCI Gaming wholly-owned subsidiary Gretna Racing, LLC.
  • Wind Creek will continue to operate Magic City Casino in the near term with very few changes.
  • Wind Creek plans to include Magic City players in the broader Wind Creek Rewards and Express Offers loyalty programs by the end of 2023.

Wind Creek Chicago Southland partners with Chicago Bulls

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality announced this morning a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.

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  • Atmore, Alabama, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wind Creek Hospitality announced this morning a multi-year partnership with the Chicago Bulls as its Official Casino.
  • As a new brand coming to the Chicagoland market, we believed it was important to establish a name for ourselves and a level of credibility with the local market as quickly as possible says Brent Pinkston, Chief Operating Officer of Wind Creek Hospitality, parent company of the Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino and Resort.
  • Wind Creek Hospitality is an authority of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized Indian Tribe in the state of Alabama.
  • Wind Creek Hospitality manages the Tribe's gaming facilities including: Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland (Coming Soon), Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Wa She Shu Casino in Nevada, Casinoverse.com as well as racetracks in Alabama and Florida.

Announcing LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment in Southwest Alabama

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Friday, October 21, 2022
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MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project is a collaborative project of community organizations for the purpose of better understanding the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. The coalition's first initiative is to conduct a needs assessment for those in the LGBTQ+ community living in southwest Alabama.

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  • The Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project, a collaborative project of community organizations for the purpose of better understanding the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, is conducting a needs assessment for those in the LGBTQ+ community living in southwest Alabama.
  • MOBILE, Ala., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Southwest Alabama Inclusion Project is a collaborative project of community organizations for the purpose of better understanding the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community.
  • The coalition's first initiative is to conduct a needs assessment for those in the LGBTQ+ community living in southwest Alabama.
  • "Our southwest Alabama community has never collected data to identify the situations, needs, and experiences of LGBTQ+ people living here," Dan Van Nostrand of Prism United said.