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Key To The City
Roscoe Greene, president and general manager
of Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa, was presented with the Key to the City of Arcola, Mississippi.
Arcola Mayor Cora Burnside presented Greene with the honor for the outstanding work both he and the Greenville resort do throughout various communities in the Mississippi Delta. “We should always remember the power we have to make a positive impact. Giving back isn’t just about helping others, it’s about building a stronger more caring community,” Greene said.
Top 5 In The U.S.
USA Today readers named Beau Rivage Resort & Casino the 5th Best Casino Hotel in the U.S., making it the highest rated MGM property on the list with Borgata coming in at No. 6 and ARIA at No. 10. The resort was also rated the 9th Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, and Beau Rivage’s BR Prime Steakhouse came in at No. 6 for Best Casino Restaurant in the country.
Gulfport’s Island View one of 10 ‘best places’ to work
GULFPORT — Island View Casino Resort is marking its 18th year and making a very prestigious list. In a recently published article by Forbes Magazine, Island View was named one of The 10 Best Places to Work in Mississippi.
not only helped rebuild the local economy, but more importantly was a step towards putting people’s lives back on track.
“The people of South Mississippi are the friendliest, most dedicated and most resilient people
In partnership with
Forbes, Statista surveyed
more than 160,000
employees working for
companies within the U.S.
with at least 500 people.
Participants were asked
how likely it is that they Rick would recommend their Carter employer on a scale of zero
to 10 and to evaluate employers
they’d worked for in the past two
years.
you will ever meet,” said Carter. “To receive this recognition from the employees of Island View Casino is truly a wonderful honor.”
“We are proud
that Forbes Magazine recognized Island View Casino Resort as one of
Responses from 50 states and Washington, D.C. were then tallied and put into a scoring system and survey data from the last three years. The companies that made
the Forbes list were the ones that received the highest scores. In total, 1,294 organizations appeared on the list. It is also worth noting that companies did not pay to be included in the list.
Co-owners Rick Carter and Terry Green stood at a crossroads following the destruction of their business by Hurricane Katrina. The path to take, however, was never in doubt. Opening Island View Casino
the best employers in Mississippi in a 2024 article highlighting companies committed to engendering employee satisfaction and a positive workplace culture,” said Chris Viverette, director of human resources at Island View Casino Resort.
“Recognition from such a highly influential publication underscores our company’s efforts to promote
a positive and supportive
employee work environment, one including competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. This accolade enhances Island View’s reputation but also reinforces our commitment to attract and retain exemplary talent, contributing to our continuing success in the hospitality and gaming industry.”
Go Give Award
Silver Slipper Casino Hotel was recognized by St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce as this year’s Go Give Award recipient. Over the years, Silver Slipper has supported countless fundraisers and events in St.
Tammany Parish not only through donations, but also through volunteerism by property team members. Silver Slipper Director of Sales and Marketing Victoria Paz, who also serves on the chamber’s board of directors, accepted the award.
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Caesars Trailblazer
Pam Holub, director of casino operations at Horseshoe Tunica, was recognized as a 2024 Caesars Trailblazer in Leadership winner. The Caesars Trailblazer in Leadership Award recognizes the most exemplary leaders whose efforts have contributed to the success of team members and the company.