A rally has been planned in Kenosha next week aimed at showing support for the Menominee Tribe’s efforts to open a casino there.
The Kenosha Rally for Jobs will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Dairyland Greyhound Track, where the tribe hopes to open its Menominee-Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. The event will be hosted by state Rep. Samantha Kerkman, R-Burlington.
“I have been an outspoken supporter of the casino from the onset and am happy to rally for jobs and increased economic activity in southeastern Wisconsin,” Kerkman said.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has approved the tribe’s application, but it still needs Gov. Scott. Walker’s approval.
Gary Besaw, chairman of the Menominee Kenosha Gaming Authority, said the tribe is grateful for the public support being shown.
“This rally will represent yet another demonstration of our efforts to bring good paying jobs to Southeast Wisconsin while providing top-notch entertainment for visitors who come to our state,” he said.
The tribe and Hard Rock have joined with the College of Menominee Nation and Gateway Technical College to initiate the creation of a jobs institute providing necessary training for the hotel and casino. Representatives from both colleges will be on hand at the rally, as will employment assistance personnel from both Kenosha and Racine counties.
More than 1,800 job seekers have already registered online, according to the tribe.
The tribe says the $800 million facility, to be located at the former greyhound track, will pump $1.6 billion into the state’s economy in the first 10 years of operation.
Walker has until Feb. 19 to make a decision.
Categories
