It’s nice to be part of such a long-term, stable, exciting project.”
“The construction market certainly sees its ups and downs, especially in Wisconsin where the weather can be so unpredictable. “It’s a privilege to be part of a project that will redefine the city’s skyline,” said Toma Goodbear, a speaker at today’s event and city of Milwaukee carpenter. It is expected that nearly 1,000 workers will participate in the project by the time the hotel opens in early fall 2014.Īdditionally, during construction, Potawatomi Bingo Casino has committed to awarding 20 percent of construction bids to minority-owned businesses, and 25 percent of construction jobs to city of Milwaukee employees. The celebration recognized the nearly 800 workers who have been involved with the project to this point in the hotel’s construction. Potawatomi Bingo Casino celebrated a benchmark in its $150 million hotel project Friday with a topping-off ceremony of the 18-story tower. Potawatomi Bingo Casino construction team place piece of steel with American Flag, Potawatomi Tribal Flag and a tree for the topping off ceremony held last week.