It is an important economic development for Beloit. This means growth and development with 3,000 jobs will be created. Millions of dollars of goods and services, long-term benefits of employment, increase in tourism, increase in taxes paid. Development will stimulate other areas in the County. Proposal in Beloit is unique, deal has been worked out.
Community has a proposal with the tribes based on needs of both the tribes and community.
Tom Tahmakera, Cumberland, WI, representative for the tribal government has been an employee for 9 years. Mr. Tahmakera has seen tribes grow, lifestyle and living conditions improve. He would like to see Beloit become a part of the national gaming industry. Mr. Tahmakera concluded casinos in Wisconsin are destination centers . Joseph Hunt, Oconomowoc, WI, public relations team with the Beloit Project and Marketing Director St. Croix property in Turtle Lake.