LocalNonprofit Allocations Boosted by $886,000 from Michigan's Little River Resorts Casino
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Share some goodness The Little River Casino Resort, tucked away in the hinterlands of Michigan, is owned by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. This week, they dropped a whopping $885,995 on the Manistee County Local Revenue Sharing Board.
Ever since 1999, the Little River Band of Ottawa have been showering local flora and fauna with a grand total of over $40 million.
So, where does all this dough go? Well, it's earmarked for the upkeep of public safety organizations, covering taxes and other expenses incurred by township, county, and municipal entities. Beneficiaries include the West Shore Community College, the Council of Aging, the city of Manistee, Manistee County, Manistee Township, the conservation district, healthcare providers, schools, and more.
"Being a good neighbor and loving our community is like mom's apple pie," says the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. "This cash handout is part of the pact we've got going with Manistee County, but deep down, it represents our heartfelt influence on local life."
As for the lowdown on tribal gaming like the Little River Casino Resort, it's a big deal for tribes, like the Little River Band of Ottawa. Money generated from these operations — casinos, bingo halls, you name it — is typically put towards education, healthcare, infrastructure, and cultural preservation efforts that benefit both the family and the wider community.
While the exact distribution of funds from the Little River Casino Resort directly to local organizations is a bit under the radar, Michigan's tribal casinos are known for playing a key role in bolstering local economies and supporting those in need.
To top it all off, the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians get involved in regional tribal coalitions and initiatives that promote environmental protection and cultural preservation, which inadvertently benefits the whole shebang in Michigan.
In essence, by cranking up the Little River Casino Resort, the Little River Band of Ottawa strengthens local economies, develops jobs, and funds projects for the betterment of everyone. Ain't that a peach?
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, through their casino resort, contributes significantly to local finance by providing funds for public safety organizations, schools, healthcare providers, and other entities within Manistee County. This financial support aligns with their tribal gaming industry, which generates revenue for education, healthcare, infrastructure, and cultural preservation.
