Gila River Indian Community

Greenberg Traurig Adds FinTech Sandbox Regulator Shane Foster in Phoenix

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Shane Foster as shareholder.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Shane Foster as shareholder
    PHOENIX, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP expanded its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice with the addition of Shane Foster as shareholder.
  • Foster will focus his national practice on regulatory matters in areas such as banking, money transmission, lending, and fintech, among others.
  • Before DIFI, Foster served as assistant attorney general and as senior litigation counsel in the Arizona Attorney General's Office, where he also co-led the administration of Arizona's first-in-the-nation fintech regulatory sandbox.
  • While in law school, Foster served as a law clerk to the Gila River Indian Community's Tribal General Counsel.

Carefree Covered RV Storage Opens Second Chandler Location

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carefree Covered RV Storage celebrated the opening of its second facility in Chandler, Arizona, this month.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carefree Covered RV Storage celebrated the opening of its second facility in Chandler, Arizona, this month.
  • Carefree Covered RV Storage is a division of Business Property Trust, which also operates the Bargain Storage brand.
  • The businesses collectively own and operate six storage and covered RV storage sites in Arizona and Texas, with four more projects in various stages of planning and development.
  • The company, founded in 1999, purchases and operates self-storage through its Bargain Storage brand and covered recreational vehicle parking through Carefree Covered RV Storage.

Colorado River states bought time with a 3-year water conservation deal – now they need to think bigger

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Saturday, May 27, 2023

Arizona, California and Nevada have narrowly averted a regional water crisis by agreeing to reduce their use of Colorado River water over the next three years.

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  • Arizona, California and Nevada have narrowly averted a regional water crisis by agreeing to reduce their use of Colorado River water over the next three years.
  • Nonetheless, as a close observer of western water policy, I see it as an important win for the region.
  • Seven western states – Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California – and Mexico rely on water from the Colorado River for irrigation for 5.5 million acres and drinking water for 40 million people.
  • We now know, thanks to tree-ring science, that its framers wildly overestimated how much water the river contained on a reliable basis.

Overallocated and shrinking

    • First, the 1922 Colorado River Compact and other elements of the Law of the River dole out rights to more water than the river provides.
    • Second, a historic drought that commenced in 2000 has caused water levels in the reservoirs to plummet by 75%.
    • Third, climate change has reduced the flow in the river by more than 1 million acre-feet.
    • The message to states was clear: If you can’t reach a consensus, we’ll act to protect the river.

Will payments promote long-term conservation?

    • The states have agreed to reduce their consumption of Colorado River water by 3 million acre-feet by 2026, which represents about 14% of their combined allocations.
    • This pact temporarily protects water supplies for cities, farmers and tribes.
    • I expect that water reallocation, with water moving from lower-value to higher-value uses, will play a key role.
    • Water marketing – negotiating voluntary sales or leases of water – is a tool to facilitate that transition.

Negotiation, not litigation

    • These discussions will be more painful because federal funding will expire and cuts will be more severe.
    • Thus far, the Upper Basin states – Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico – have not had to endure significant water use cuts.
    • But litigation is a lengthy, costly process fraught with uncertainty.

AARON'S DELIVERS 58TH TEEN CENTER REFRESH TO PHOENIX BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

ATLANTA, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Aaron's Company (NYSE: AAN), a leading omnichannel provider of lease-purchase solutions, announced the completion of its latest teen center refresh at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gila River Indian Community in Komatke, Ariz. The teen center refreshes are the centerpiece of Aaron's work with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, its largest giving partner and recipient of over $11 million in support since the start of the relationship in 2015.

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  • The teen center refreshes are the centerpiece of Aaron's work with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, its largest giving partner and recipient of over $11 million in support since the start of the relationship in 2015.
  • The teen center refresh projects begin with Boys & Girls Clubs of America identifying Clubs nationwide in need of updates to maintain interest from teen members.
  • In addition to performing teen center refreshes, Aaron's is a Silver Sponsor of Boys & Girls Clubs of America's National Keystone Conference, held each summer and attended by thousands of teen leaders from across the country.
  • "Aaron's continues to be a critical partner, and its teen center refresh projects bring new vibrancy to Clubs nationwide," said Jim Clark, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Aji Spa and Kai at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass Awarded Five Stars in Forbes' 2023 Travel Guide

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Monday, February 20, 2023

PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Forbes Travel Guide, the only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, and spas, announced today its 2023 Star Awards and Recommended Ratings. Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Rating, and both Aji Spa and Kai restaurant earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award. They are showcased with other honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com.

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  • Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Rating, and both Aji Spa and Kai restaurant earned the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award.
  • Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass has received the 2023 Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Rating for its luxury hotel, and this marks the fourth time Aji Spa has been bestowed the prestigious Five-Star award.
  • Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass remains the only luxury resort in Arizona to boast both a Five-Star spa and Five-Star restaurant in addition to its Recommended Rating.
  • Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass offers a unique cultural experience in the American Southwest.

Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) to Reveal NABI Nation Brand Uniforms at Phoenix Suns Game

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

PHOENIX, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community will reveal its 20th Anniversary Edition NABI uniform on April 4 at a Phoenix Suns Originativ game.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI), presented by Ak-Chin Indian Community will reveal its 20th Anniversary Edition NABI uniform on April 4 at a Phoenix Suns Originativ game.
  • The 2023 uniforms will be self-produced by NABI's own brand, NABI Nation.
  • The new design incorporates a theme that aligns with the Phoenix Suns community edition Native American-themed uniforms.
  • "Self-producing under NABI Nation brings both NABI and NABI Nation brands full circle."

Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) to be Honored by Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury for 20-year History

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

PHOENIX, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) was honored during the Phoenix Suns game on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.

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  • PHOENIX, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) was honored during the Phoenix Suns game on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.
  • "The Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury are honored to celebrate 20 years of partnership with NABI," said Graham Wincott, Senior Director of Marketing for the Suns.
  • NABI became the first all Native American basketball tournament sanctioned by the NCAA respecting Tribal Sovereignty and not state demographics.
  • And in 2022, NABI became the first all Native American basketball tournament featured on the major sports network, ESPN+.

Carefree Covered RV Storage Celebrates Opening of Flagship Facility

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

CHANDLER, Ariz., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carefree Covered RV Storage this spring celebrated the grand opening of its flagship facility in Chandler, Arizona, and broke ground on a new project in the Phoenix metro area.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Carefree Covered RV Storage this spring celebrated the grand opening of its flagship facility in Chandler, Arizona, and broke ground on a new project in the Phoenix metro area.
  • Carefree Covered RV Storage began operating in Phoenix in September 2019 with its Apache Junction location, and Bargain Storage operates one location in Wylie, Texas.
  • Carefree Covered RV Storage will open a new location in St. Paul, Texas , a suburb of Dallas, this summer.
  • The company, founded in 1999, purchases and operates self-storage through its Bargain Storage brand and covered recreational vehicle parking through Carefree Covered RV Storage.

Gila River Resorts & Casinos Scores Phoenix Suns Starter Jae Crowder as a Brand Ambassador in its First Professional Athlete Endorsement Deal

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Monday, April 18, 2022

Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva and Phoenix Suns starter Jae Crowder have formed a unique partnership in which Crowder will serve as a brand ambassador for the growing gaming enterprise.

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  • Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva and Phoenix Suns starter Jae Crowder have formed a unique partnership in which Crowder will serve as a brand ambassador for the growing gaming enterprise.
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    Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva and Phoenix Suns starter Jae Crowder have formed a unique partnership in which Crowder will serve as a brand ambassador for the growing gaming enterprise.
  • Pictured: Jae Crowder relaxes by the pool at Gila River Resorts & Casinos - Wild Horse Pass.
  • Gila River Resorts & Casinos currently operates three locations in Arizona, all owned by the Gila River Indian Community: Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva.

BetMGM and Gila River Hotels & Casinos Announce Opening of The BetMGM Sportsbook at Vee Quiva

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Friday, November 5, 2021

CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM , a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Gila River Hotels & Casinos today announced the opening of The BetMGM Sportsbook at Vee Quiva.

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  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM , a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, and Gila River Hotels & Casinos today announced the opening of The BetMGM Sportsbook at Vee Quiva.
  • In August, BetMGM announced partnerships with Gila River Hotels & Casinos andthe ArizonaCardinals for retail and online sports betting, establishing its first relationships in the state.
  • Kenneth Manuel, CEO of Gila River Hotels & Casinos, said, "The new sportsbooks align perfectly with Gila River's sports-centric brand.
  • Gila River Hotels & Casinos currently operates three locations in Arizona, all owned by the Gila River Indian Community: Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva.