Tioga Downs today
announced that they will be hosting a networking event for Minority and
Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs) who are interested in working on its upcoming
casino expansion project.
“This is an
important and exciting project, responsibly undertaken, that will provide a
major economic boost to the Southern Tier,” said Tom Osiecki, President and COO
of American Racing and Entertainment, LLC.
“We want to make sure the entire community, especially MWBE firms,
benefit from Tioga Downs’ growing commitment to our region.”
The Tioga Downs
proposed construction project includes a new 60,000 sq. ft. amenities building
with conference space, an indoor and outdoor banquet facility, a new
restaurant, outdoor pool and a six-story 140-bed hotel room. Also included is a 20,000 sq. ft. casino and
restaurant expansion, and improvements throughout the facility.
What: M/WBE
Networking Event
When: Thursday,
May 29, 2014 at 11:00 am
Lunch will be
served
Where: Tioga Downs
2384 W River Road
Nichols, NY 13812
RSVP: By Tuesday, May
27th, 2014 to Stephanie Pennington, Compliance Manager MWBE/EEO, LPCiminelli,
P: 716.855.1200
“This is a great opportunity for MWBEs to meet and partner with
prospective prime bidders to get work on the project,” said Stephanie
Pennington, Compliance Manager for LPCiminelli, the Construction Manager at
Tioga Downs. “MWBEs should bring businesses
cards, references and other materials to help market themselves.”
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