Presentation Summary: Join JBH Advisory Group as they talk with the VP of Procurement from Foxwoods Casino, as well as a Regional VP from Spectra, as they discuss food service and changes within tribal properties.

The past year has challenged Casino foodservice operations like never before. With vaccines now rolling out, and some light at the end of the tunnel, casino operations are starting to look towards the future. Hear from a panel of industry experts about how they are working through this current transition period, as well as what they are planning on post pandemic. The group will discuss trends in the foodservice industry that will have implications for casino operations and discuss how they are addressing current- and long-term challenges around staffing, supply chain, and customer service execution.

Presenters:

Philip Minichino, Chief Procurement Officer, Foxwoods Resort Casino

Michael Doocey, Regional Vice President, Spectra

Brian Berger, Principal, JBH Advisory Group

Alexis Kukuka, Director of Operations, JBH Advisory Group

Join Buyers Edge Platform, Domenic Vertucci, Director of F&B at Eagle Mountain Casino in Porterville, CA, and TribalValue for a look at what is trending within the tribal casino foodservice industry. As a partner of TribalValue, Buyers Edge Platform is sharing exclusive purchasing solutions to aid operators in finding the best solutions for optimal cost management. You will leave this session with actionable solutions for savings in both food and non-food spend.

Presentation Summary: We invite you to join us as Larry Fretz, the practice lead at InfoTech Research Group, walks us through two timely new research pieces now available to Tribal Nation NATRC (Native American Technology Research Center) members. Larry and his team of analysts develop and deliver targeted research, specific to the tribal government, gaming and hospitality industries.

During this listen and learn session we will discuss the new research that includes:
Win More Grant Funding Opportunities blueprint – This is a tribal specific (Canada, US, Australia) grant writing blueprint with a fantastic actionable framework and best practice that are relevant to all tribal nations and their various divisions/departments that seek to identify, apply and use grant funding to complete key initiatives and enhance services to the community such as broadband/internet.

Empower Members Through Digital Engagement – This is a tribal nation specific digital strategy blueprint and is chocked full with case studies that are relevant to tribes in the contactless, mobile, self-service new normal. Learn about what digital strategies have been implemented by other tribal nations and how those initiatives deliver value to the tribe.

The NATRC is a membership organization that provides an IT Research Center specific to tribal communities that is transforming the way technology decisions are made. On average NATRC members receive over $30,000 in value each time they engage with the analyst team to make an informed decision.

Presenter: Larry Fretz, Practice L, InfoTech Research Group
Presenters Bio: Highly regarded as a top-notch professional, Larry has been relied upon for his wisdom in setting strategic objectives, defining and managing key projects, and analysing outcomes in both financial and operational measures. He is an inspirational leader who has brought unprecedented levels of success to many tribes and organizations by exploiting advanced technology to effect change, enhance operational efficiency, and optimize business results. Leveraging this success to help CIOs, technology leaders, and CxO business executives harness disruption, improve the value of technology investments, and effectively manage technology resources to drive business performance.