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CASINOS
AND THE BEST PLACE TO WORK!
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.”
In partnership with Forbes, Statista surveyed over 160,000 employees working for companies within the U.S. with at least 500 people. Participants were asked how likely it is that they would recommend their employer on a scale of zero to 10 and to evaluate employers they’d worked for in the past two years. Responses from 50 states and Washington, D.C. were then tallied and input into a scoring system, along with survey data from the last three years. The companies that made the Forbes list 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.
“We are proud that Forbes magazine recognized Island View Casino Resort as one of the best employers in Mississippi in its 2024 article highlighting companies committed to engendering employee satisfaction and a positive workplace culture,” says Chris Viverette, Director of Human Resources, 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
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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.”
Island View was the only casino in Mississippi listed in the report. Other companies included were Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi Medical Center, and several hospitals around the state.
Island View Casino Resort opened on September 18, 2006, as the only casino in Gulfport, Mississippi. On June 21, 2018, Island View opened the fourth phase of expansion with Beach View Casino, a $75 million smoke-free casino. The land- based casinos, located on 40 acres of waterfront property, currently offer 126,000 square feet of casino gaming with approximately 2,700 slots and 49 table games!
Island View Casino Resort is privately held by Rick Carter and Terry Green, two Gulfport natives and long-time casino executives committed to the post-Hurricane Katrina rebuilding efforts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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