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Q & A with Industry Partner Gary Gahm

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Gary Gahm is the property sales manager for Caesars Entertainment. He represents the Mid-America Center, Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, Horseshoe Casino, and Hilton Garden Inn. Gary's work helps bring in thousands of visitors to Council Bluffs in the form of events, conferences, tournaments, tradeshows, and more! 

Q: Introduce yourself and the property you work at.

A: I’m Gary Gahm (he/him/his), I am one of the Property Sales Managers for the Caesars Iowa team and have been with the company since 2005. I currently represent the Mid-America Center, Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel, Horseshoe Casino, Hilton Garden Inn Omaha East/Council Bluffs

Q: What does a typical day at your job entail? 

A: Building client relationships, site visits, phone calls, and email introductions; responding to new leads and questions about the spaces we have to offer; sending proposals and contracts; and working with some of the best people in the industry!

Q: What made you want to work in the hospitality industry? 

A: I happened into the industry, actually. Someone I know worked at Harrah’s when I was in high school and suggested I come join the team, and that’s how it all started!

Q: What does this town and its tourism industry mean to you? 

A: Council Bluffs is my hometown, so being able to “sell” it as someone who is from here means the world to me. I love being able to show people what we have to offer here and to be able to bring money into the city to help it keep investing in the people who call it home!

Q: What do you wish more people knew about Council Bluffs?

A: I wish people knew more about the history of the city. We are so much more than just the city that’s across the river from Omaha. From the indigenous people who first called our area home, Lewis & Clark, the UPRR, President Lincoln’s history with the city, and more, there is a ton of rich history here that I would imagine a lot of people don’t know.

Q: What's your favorite attraction or activity to enjoy in Council Bluffs? 

A: I am a HUGE foodie, so I love to check out the restaurants here. As a local, investing in the small businesses here is something I’m incredibly passionate about, and want to be able to help spread the word.

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