This is the month of observances.

November is known for the start of the winter holiday season, and observances for

Veterans Day and Native American Heritage Month.

We also have awareness of an annual event involving growing moustaches and beards (no shave November) to raise awareness for men’s health issues.

But for me, November is all about being thankful.

Thankful for friends, family, life-long partnerships and our incredible staff!

All of which has made me and our agency successful in so many ways, for so many years!

Thank you, Steve Hammond and Ivy Rice. The two greatest partners a person could have. Everyday, you both amaze me with your talents, your support and your drive to make us a better company, but more importantly, better humans.

Thank you, Andrea H. of Chickasaw Nation, who put us in a room full of executives and board members and proceeded to answer questions about our integrity, professionalism and execution to her own executives and board members on our behalf. You gave us the inspiration and confidence to create the start of H2R.

Thank you, Ryan M. of Treasure Bay Casino & Hotel, who took a chance on a start-up agency 15 years ago, and have stayed with us ever since.  You are our friend, family and life-long trusted partner.

Thank you, Leslie H. of Double Eagle Hotel and Casino. You actually reached out to us before our corporate paperwork was even dry. You have shown how long-term relationships can turn into life-long partnerships and friendships. The best ships ever built!

Thank you, Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort, Chris A. and Curtis P. You have continued to show 14 years of faith and loyalty in our services through attrition, growth, and evolutions. We promise to always be there for you, as long as you’ll let us.

Thank you, Michelle C. of Heritage Integrated. You’ve made it your passion in helping our clients save time, labor and money on every single mail piece ever designed, mailed and delivered from day one to day 5,110 (and still counting). You provided expertise and credibility in an overly saturated space.

Thank you, Scott E. Your continued trust in our creative execution and your outside-of- the-box concepts keeps us hungry to learn more and find better ways to make all our partners more successful.

Thank you, Lauren O., Julie M., Kami J., Mary L., Makena H., Daniel M., Cassie R. and Shane R. Our incredible, behind the scenes talent that makes H2R have its emotional heartbeat. No one in the industry takes better care of clients, each other and us, hands down. They are the number one reason our clients remain profitable, successful and friends!

Rick Harshman is the CEO of H2R Agency, the leading marketing agency specializing in inspired creative and results-driven strategies in the gaming industry. For more information, call (720) 226-3229 or e-mail RickH@H2RAgency.com.