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Four Winds Casino Resort Accepts Employment Applications Online
| Source: Four Winds Casino Resort
NEW BUFFALO, MI -- (MARKET WIRE) -- March 14, 2007 -- The Four Winds Casino Resort, scheduled to
open in New Buffalo, Michigan in early August of this year, has begun
accepting employment applications online at www.newjobsmell.com, as well as
at its Web site, www.fourwindscasino.com.
"The Four Winds Casino Resort will appeal to a high-quality clientele and
will attract upwards of 12,000 customers per day," said Matt Harkness,
General Manager. "We are reaching out to residents of the local community
who are looking for employment and want to be part of a great service team.
Our employees will enjoy competitive compensation packages, beautiful
surroundings and a work environment that's based on mutual respect. They
will be helping to create the premier gaming and resort experience in the
Midwest."
Harkness emphasized that the hiring process begins with an online
application. Those without internet access can visit their public library
or call the Four Winds job hotline at 269-926-5499, which will provide
information where computer resources are available. Beginning March 19th
applicants can also visit the Four Winds employment office which will be
equipped with computers visitors can use to fill out applications from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT. These hours may be expanded depending on demand.
Individuals must be 18 to apply.
To raise awareness of career opportunities at the resort, Four Winds will
be launching a recruitment advertising campaign using the "new job smell"
theme. Four Winds will also be announcing a series of information meetings
throughout the community, at a later date.
About the Four Winds Casino Resort
Four Winds Casino Resort is owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians
and is located on I-94 at Michigan Exit 1 in New Buffalo. It will be the
only land-based casino within 150 miles of the Southwest Michigan area.
Managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc., the resort will offer 130,000 square
feet of gaming with 3,000 slot machines and 100 table games including
poker. It will also feature six restaurants, entertainment bars and retail
venues, making the 165-room suite hotel a destination resort for Midwest
tourism. Four Winds Resort Casino is scheduled to open in August 2007 and
employ over 2,000 people. More information can be found at
www.fourwindscasino.com.