Events

NB3FIT Week - Natchez Elementary School

Let’s Hear 12,000 Hearts Beating

By Raving /

Let’s hear 12,000 hearts beating this November Dear Ravers, Since 2016 we’ve been sharing with you a program called NB3FIT Week. From November 5-12, 2018, the goal is to get kids across Indian country MOVING. It’s pretty simple: Native-led organizations, businesses, urban Indian centers, schools and groups are asked to host a physical activity, fitness and/or health…

Read More
Native Strong Comedy Slam

Supporting Indian Gaming – the Raving NIGA Wrap-Up

By Christine Faria / Comments Off on Supporting Indian Gaming – the Raving NIGA Wrap-Up

How laughter brings us together A star-studded guest list including Notah Begay III, Chairman Ernie Stevens, Jr., A.C. Green and tribal leaders and casino executives throughout the country came together for a night of laughter benefiting the NB3 Foundation. The Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (NIGA), the largest gathering of tribal leaders and casino executives…

Read More
Deana Scott Sean McCabe

Highlights from the 2018 Tribal Spirit of Giving Celebration

By Christine Faria / Comments Off on Highlights from the 2018 Tribal Spirit of Giving Celebration

Acknowledging Tribal organizations that give back Looking back to when most Baby Boomers and older generations entered the workforce, using corporate philanthropy as a basis to work for a company was a non-factor. This was also the case when it came to buying a company’s products or services. Raving Flash! Highlights from the 2018 Tribal…

Read More
Comedy Slam Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Laughter for a Cause – Are You In?

By Brady Scott / Comments Off on Laughter for a Cause – Are You In?

The Native Strong Comedy Slam returns This year we are celebrating the 4th Annual Native Strong Comedy Slam the evening of Thursday, April 19, at the stunning Smith Center in downtown Las Vegas. When Deana and I purchased Raving last year, it was with great pleasure that we continue Raving’s fundraising efforts on behalf of…

Read More
Sam McCracken of Nike N7

An Interview with Sam McCracken, Visionary and General Manager of the Nike N7 Program

By Christine Faria / Comments Off on An Interview with Sam McCracken, Visionary and General Manager of the Nike N7 Program

Celebrating the Tribal gaming community and its workforce who are dedicated to improving the lives of their communities We all have the power to change lives and make the world a better place. Not feeling empowered? Read on. Look around. Daily there are individual acts of kindness, homegrown movements, and corporate initiatives that make a…

Read More
Native American Astronaut John Herrington, Ph.D.

“Rocket Man” to Headline Raving NEXT

By Christine Faria / Comments Off on “Rocket Man” to Headline Raving NEXT

New conference, mentorship program, twentieth anniversary celebration, and more This January marks the twentieth rendition of Raving’s signature National Indian Gaming Analytics and Marketing Conference. It also signifies a change of guard: as of October 1, the company is now a tribally-owned business. Raving’s CEO, Deana Scott, along with her husband Brady Scott, an enrolled…

Read More
Comedy Slam

I’m Glad to Have the Celebrities, but Proud to Support the Cause

By Dennis Conrad / Comments Off on I’m Glad to Have the Celebrities, but Proud to Support the Cause

Dennis’ wrap up and take on Raving’s signature marketing conference At Raving’s recently concluded 19th Indian Gaming National Marketing Conference at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, OK, a longtime friend and colleague whispered to me, “Wow, you really have some big names in Indian country at your event this year!” And he was right. Ernie…

Read More