Onamia, Minn., September 9, 2021 — Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures (MLCV) announced that Steve Dahle has been promoted to Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). In this role, Steve will oversee the Innovation Department, which is responsible for streamlining business processes, elevating the Guest experience, supporting long-term customer loyalty; and drive exponential revenue growth.
“Innovation continues to be an important building block of MLCV's future,” said Joe Nayquonabe, CEO of Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures. “Steve's knowledge and experience in the data analytics space will play a vital role in developing MLCV’s technology roadmap; identifying strategic partners, innovative approaches, and new product breakthroughs to maximize the potential of MLCV and its businesses.”
Most recently, Steve served as VP of Data Analytics for MLCV where he led a diverse team of Data Scientists and IT professionals to discover unique and actionable insights about a variety of MLCV businesses. Steve also has extensive experience in Database Marketing, focusing on overall player reinvestment and loyalty programs at Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., The Fine Point Group, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, and Hard Rock Casino Hotel Sacramento at Fire Mountain.
“MLCV is committed and passionate about enhancing the guest journey and the gaming industry,” said Steve. “I am honored and humbled with this opportunity to lead our efforts in transforming the way we engage with our guests.”
About Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures
Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures is owned by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and manages its numerous businesses, including Grand Casino Mille Lacs, Grand Casino Hinckley, the InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront Hotel, the DoubleTree Hilton in St. Paul, Minn., the DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis Park Place in St. Louis Park, Minn., Makwa Global, and other businesses such as a commercial laundry, cinema, a grocery store, gas/convenience stores, a golf course and a wastewater treatment plant. It also considers new economic opportunities to enhance the generational sustainability of the Band and the communities it serves.
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