Parking? Lot is atrocious to navigate with zero signage other than swaths of 'reserved parking' areas. When we try to attract new talent in our state, individuals want entertainment value, they want that community mindness.Found myself in LA - decided I had to visit Commerce and see it for myself.

“All of these things contribute to economic success and progress going forward. “Continued access to good services, restaurants the ability for entertainment venues,” said Greckel. One official said the casino and resort will fill an entertainment void in the state. She said the city of Grand Island is always looking for ways to provide housing. Johnson said Elite Casino’s housing development could be in surrounding communities that depends on the presence of their employees. “They get that there has to be housing here to attract employees.”

“Elite Casino owners and management recognize and understand that housing is critical in recruiting employees and they are working with a developer on potential housing options,” said Johnson. Housing is a huge issue throughout the state, and Johnson said Elite Casino has been working on that issue as well. Johnson said Fonner Park has consistently grown over the years providing entertainment for both residents and visitors. “It’s an opportunity for our visitors to spend additional time in Grand Island.” “This is one more step in the commitment that community of Grand Island has to ensuring that are opportunities for people to live, work, and play in Grand Island,” said Johnson. Johnson said the permanent casino and resort will give resident the full gambit. Construction is scheduled for fall 2023, with completion slated for early 2025. There will also be a number of dining options. The facility will have 162 rooms, 750 slot machines, 20 table games and the gaming floor will have a show lounge to feature entertainment. Adding, the permanent facility will provide up to 700 jobs. Kehl said this will give people one more reason to stay in Grand Island. With the State Fair being here, Fonner Park and everything that the horse racing does for the agricultural industry and all the agricultural events that are already coming to Grand Island.” “It’ll have a large hotel, and we’ll be able to do a lot of events here, it really rounds out the entertainment offerings here at this campus. “The casino will have a conference center,” said Kehl.

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