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TRIBAL LEADER ROUNDTABLE

24 Indian Gaming August 2010 Tracey Avila, Chairperson Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino in Nice, CA

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As is the case with all of the gaming enterprises in the state of California, ours, the Robinson Rancheria Resort & Casino, has been affected by the economic downturn. Thankfully, not all of the effects have been negative. We continue to be one of the largest employers in our area, employing over 250 employees. Unfortunately, due the economy, adjustments had to be made to the budgets throughout the property.

 Expenses have been significantly lowered by
careful cost analysis and eliminating unnecessary purchases.
We are building relationships with alternate vendors,
renegotiating old contracts, and utilizing our marketing
department more efficiently to combat any negative effects
of the economic downturn.


These are only a few of the many steps that the management
team has taken. In order to continue services to our
tribal members and maintain our ability to donate and
invest in our local community we have placed a hold on
hiring new employees. This has, however, allowed us to
continue with the current employment and avoid the
layoffs that have sadly affected many companies throughout
California.


Although we have no current plans to expand the casino,
our economic development enterprises are thriving. The
Robinson Rancheria Citizens Business Council in conjunction
with the Robinson Rancheria Economic Development
Corporation has approved to build a tribally owned and
operated gas station located across from Robinson Rancheria
Resort & Casino. After many years of consideration and
planning the tribe believes that this is the right time for
economic development and the new project will only
increase the services for our gaming enterprise as well as
future growth and prosperity for our tribe.

 


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