The Catena company Exhibits at NIGA 2008
Indian Gaming ‘08 TRADE SHOWexpo in San Diego

Marietta, ga, MARCH 25, 2008: The Catena Company announced today that it will participate as an Associate Member and Exhibitor at the Indian Gaming ’08 Trade Show & Exhibit held in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Center on April 20-23, 2008. The National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) (www.indiangaming.org) was established in 1985 as a non-profit organization representing 184 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate member organizations engaged in business surrounding tribal gaming enterprises. NIGA is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to serving Native American tribes as a resource clearinghouse of educational, legislative, and public policy regarding Indian tribal issues and tribal community development.

The Catena Company attended the Indian Gaming ’07 Trade Show & Exhibit held in Phoenix, Arizona and met many tribal leaders during the leadership sessions and organization events. Curtis J. Norvell says that “it is a great pleasure this year for our firm to have a position in the Exhibit Hall (Booth 414) to serve as our base for the conference. We have invited many of our current clients and others who we embrace to become clients of our firm in 2008 to come and meet our team. Our strategic senior recruiting search services are highly sought after in the gaming sector. Senior gaming management search is valuable to new organizations looking to launch new ventures as well as established gaming organizations looking to capture top management talent resources.“

 

The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American Gaming industry. The National Indian Gaming Association is based in Washington DC.

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THE CATENA COMPANY JOINS THE AIGC
AMERICAN INDIAN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION AS 2008 MEMBER

Marietta, GA, JANUARY 28, 2008: The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) announced today that it has become the newest Member of the AIGC American Indian Professional Association for 2008. The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC) (www.aigc.com) is still the only national non-profit organization dedicated to aiding Indian graduate students in all fields of study. As a non-profit organization based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the AIGC prides itself on maintaining a very low administrative cost. Ninety percent of all funding contributions leads directly to student services. The Catena Company embraces this careful management of valuable capital resources. The AIGC goal is to improve the cultural and economic well being of American Indians and Native Alaskans, individually and tribally, through graduate education.

Curtis J. Norvell said “it is a great honor to become a new Member of the AIGC Professional Association because this is clearly the most focused funding resource for Native American students seeking graduate education in North America. Many years ago when I was completing my own graduate education, I turned to AIGC for funding. At the time I was completing my graduate education at Emory University, the small amount of scholarship resources which were available through AIGC greatly contributed to my completion of my graduate degree studies. I look back on those days now, and truly understand the value that this organization has brought to so many individuals like me.”

The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American Gaming industry. The American Indian Graduate Center is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Contact: Curtis J. Norvell Phone: (770) 916-0064	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, May 2, 2007

THE CATENA COMPANY RECIEVES SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS (SDB) CERTIFICATION FROM THE U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Catena Company received notification today from Mariana A. Pardo, Assistant Administrator, Office of Certification & Eligibility, U.S. Small Business Administration, that it has been certified as a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) for a three year term ending May 2, 2010. At that time The Catena Company has been encouraged to reapply for certification. Curtis J. Norvell, President of The Catena Company said, “becoming certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration as a SDB has been a long process for our firm. We began the written SDB certification process over 6-months ago, and other Native American firms we have spoken with have endured even longer time frames in order to be certified. But, our firm benefited from our relationship and advice from our local Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance Center. We truly thank everyone there who gave us initial advice about the certification process and helped to guide us through the red-tape.” “This SDB certification legitimizes our minority business standing in our industry and represents a third party qualification and scrutiny sought after for major corporations looking for diversity suppliers.”The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior level recruiting for domestic and international corporations and the Indian Gaming sector. 

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THE CATENA COMPANY JOINS 
THE NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION

The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) announced today that it has become one of the newest AssociateMembers of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA). NIGA (www.indiangaming.org), established in 1985, is a non-profit organization of 184 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate members representing organizations, tribes and businesses engaged in tribal gaming enterprises in North America. 

The common commitment and purpose of NIGA is to advance the lives of Indian peoples economically, socially and politically. NIGA operates as a clearinghouse and educational, legislative and public policy resource for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal communitydevelopment. Ernie Stevens, Jr. (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin) is the Chairman of NIGA and he says that “Associate Members are the driving force of the organization.” Curtis J. Norvell said “it is a great honor to be welcomed as a new Associate Member of NIGA because this is clearly the leading Indian gaming professional organization in North America. NIGAhas made excellent contributions in enhancing the advanced education of Indian gaming leadership in complex matters regarding the legal and operational frame work surrounding casino gaming. Our relationships with the top casino gaming leaders in NIGA have been instrumental in assisting our gamingexecutive search business expand.” Attending “Indian Gaming ‘07” at the Phoenix Convention Center from March 25-28 was a “special experience that will enhance our business in Indian Country.”The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American Gaming industry. The National Indian GamingAssociation is based in Washington, DC.

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Contact: Curtis J. Norvell Phone: (770) 916-0064

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, February 4, 2007

THE CATENA COMPANY RECRUITS PRESIDENT/CEO FOR THE SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN GAMING AUTHORITY

Marietta, GA, February 4, 2007: The Catena Company announced today that it has successfully completed the search for the President / CEO of the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. SIGA’s Board of Directors formally offered the position to Zane Hansen. The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) said, “working with the SIGA Board of Directors to put in place a defined recruitment process which was both comprehensive and conclusive was an honor for our firm. Recruiting for the top First Nations executive leadership position in Saskatchewan was a top priority.”

Curtis J. Norvell said, “the top SIGA executive role serves in one of the most significant business positions in Canada. The Provincial Canadian Government and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) put in place a gaming agreement which allowed SIGA to be the sole operator of First Nation’s casino gaming in Saskatchewan, one of the largest Provinces in Western Canada. SIGA’s shareholders are actually the large First Nations constituency of 74 Bands and nine Tribal Councils which share in the gaming profits. This position called for a business person with a careful mix of financial experience and confident leadership style who was a First Nations executive.” The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority Board of Directors chose Zane Hansen over a short-list of final candidates. Zane Hansen is from the Waterhen Lake First Nation and formerly served in financial roles with prominent Saskatchewan Tribal Councils. He holds Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan as well as a CMA designation from the Society of Management Accountants.

The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American gaming industry.

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Press Release	Post Office Box 674434 Marietta, GA 30006-0074 Office +1 770 916 0064 Fax +1 601 510 1492
Contact: Curtis J. Norvell Phone: (770) 916-0064	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, October 31, 2006

THE CATENA COMPANY JOINS 
THE NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING ASSOCIATION

The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) announced today that it has become one of the newest AssociateMembers of the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA). NIGA (www.indiangaming.org), established in 1985, is a non-profit organization of 184 Indian Nations with other non-voting associate members representing organizations, tribes and businesses engaged in tribal gaming enterprises in North America. 

The common commitment and purpose of NIGA is to advance the lives of Indian peoples economically, socially and politically. NIGA operates as a clearinghouse and educational, legislative and public policy resource for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal communitydevelopment. Ernie Stevens, Jr. (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin) is the Chairman of NIGA and he says that “Associate Members are the driving force of the organization.” Curtis J. Norvell said “it is a great honor to be welcomed as a new Associate Member of NIGA because this is clearly the leading Indian gaming professional organization in North America. NIGAhas made excellent contributions in enhancing the advanced education of Indian gaming leadership in complex matters regarding the legal and operational frame work surrounding casino gaming. Our relationships with the top casino gaming leaders in NIGA have been instrumental in assisting our gamingexecutive search business expand.” Attending “Indian Gaming ‘07” at the Phoenix Convention Center from March 25-28 was a “special experience that will enhance our business in Indian Country.”The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American Gaming industry. The National Indian GamingAssociation is based in Washington, DC.

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Post Office Box 674434 Marietta, GA 30006-0074 Phone (770) 916-0064 Fax (601) 510-1492

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Contact: Curtis J. Norvell Phone: (770) 916-0064

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, October 26, 2006

THE CATENA COMPANY RETAINED BY SASKATCHEWAN INDIAN GAMING AUTHORITY FOR PRESIDENT/CEO SEARCH

Marietta, GA, October 26, 2006: The Catena Company signed a retained search agreement with the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s (SIGA) Board of Directors to recruit a new President/CEO for the organization. The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) said, “the SIGA Board of Directors placed a tremendous responsibility with our firm to recruit the leader of their unique 10-year old organization. This position is perhaps the premier First Nations executive leadership role in Saskatchewan.”

Curtis J. Norvell said, “our company will focused our search on experienced First Nations leaders who have significant financial and leadership experience. This executive role serves a large First Nations constituency and will play a large part in the organization’s current casino expansion plans and long range strategies.” The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority, Inc., based in Saskatoon, is incorporated under the Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995 of Saskatchewan as a Charitable Corporation. The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations (FSIN) owns the only issued Class A Membership in SIGA. Class B Memberships in SIGA were issued to each of the nine Tribal Councils in Saskatchewan that were recognized by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Commission of the FSIN. Four casinos in Saskatchewan opened in 1996 with new construction underway on the Dakota Dunes Casino near Saskatoon, and the development of a new casino in Swift Current. SIGA’s vision is “Shared Success” and a percentage of its 40.5 million dollars in net casino revenues benefit four Community Development Corporations that are managed by the Tribal Council partners. The Province of Saskatchewan benefits also from casino net revenues improving provincial infrastructure. SIGA and its gaming operations actively employees over 1,200 people with over 73% from First Nations communities.

The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American gaming industry.

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The Catena Company

Post Office Box 674434 Marietta, GA 30006-0074 Phone (770) 916-0064 Fax (601) 510-1492

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Contact: Curtis J. Norvell Phone: (770) 916-0064

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9 A.M. EDT, November 14, 2006

THE CATENA COMPANY ATTENDS
2006 GLOBAL GAMING EXPO IN LAS VEGAS

Marietta, GA, November 14, 2006: The Catena Company is attending the three day 2006 Global Gaming Expo (G2E) held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the “Gaming Capital of the World,” Las Vegas, Nevada. The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) said that “it was a unique opportunity to meet senior executives and casino representatives at the World’s largest and premier gaming show and conference.” Both the 750+ exhibitors and vendors throughout the gaming industry are strategic customers for The Catena Company’s executive search and recruiting services.

Curtis J. Norvell said that “our company has high expectations from this meeting. We have a focused contact list of potential senior executives who will be gathering at this well attended conference. Our team will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with many executives that our recruiters have only spoken with on the telephone in our worldwide recruiting efforts. We are especially looking forward to meeting the large contingent of Native American and First Nations gaming executives in attendance. The G2E gives our Company a direct opportunity to meet many Tribal leaders operating tribal gaming businesses.” The Catena Company markets its services to both Native American and First Nations tribal businesses operating gaming enterprises and the Fortune 500.

The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American gaming industry. The Global Gaming Expo is the World’s largest and premier show and conference for the gaming industry.

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Marietta, GA, April 23, 2006: The Catena Company was in attendance at the 2006 Native American Business Alliance (NABA) National Business Conference held at the picturesque Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa located on the Santa Ana Pueblo Reservation outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico for a 3-day conference. The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) said that it was a unique opportunity to meet representatives of more than 25 Fortune 500 companies looking to establish business relationships with Native American-owned companies.

Curtis J. Norvell said that “The Catena Company clearly expects to exit this meeting with a clear and focused contact list of potential clients as a result of our meetings. Having the opportunity to meet face-to-face with employers who are looking for Native-owned companies to fulfill their minority/diversity goals is rare in a meeting and conference setting. And, attendance at this Conference will also give our Company a direct opportunity to meet many Tribal leaders operating tribal businesses.” The Catena Company markets its services to both Native American tribal businesses operating gaming enterprises and the Fortune 500.

The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American Gaming industry. The Native American Business Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Bingham Farms, Michigan.

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Marietta, GA, April 7, 2006: The Native American Business Alliance (NABA) today welcomed its newest member, The Catena Company and its President, Curtis J. Norvell (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma). NABA, led by Harvard-educated National Executive Director Jackie Gant (Oneida Nation of the Thames), is a non-profit organization set up to assist and facilitate business relationships between Native-owned businesses and governmental agencies and corporate members.

Curtis J. Norvell said “it is a great honor to be welcomed as a new member of NABA because this affiliation will give our Company strategic networking and visibility found in few places. The excellent contribution that the leaders of NABA have made to assisting businesses like ours is outstanding.”

 The Catena Company is a Native American-owned retained executive search firm based in Marietta, Georgia conducting senior-level recruiting for domestic and international employers and the Native American Gaming industry. The Native American Business Alliance is a non-profit organization based in Bingham Farms, Michigan.

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