Salem Chamber invites all interested members to attend the MOHEGAN SUN VENDOR FORUM

Lean more about local business and supplier opportunities with the proposed Mohegan Sun resort casino in Revere. Hear directly from current vendors and network with members of the Mohegan Sun team.

When: Thursday, April 17 (Afternoon Session: 12 – 2pm / Evening Session: 6-8pm)
Where: Boston Marriott Peabody, 8A centennial Drive, Peabody, MA 01960
RSVP to: T. 617-710-3368, or visit www.friendsofmohegansun.com/events

Some facts:
Mohegan Sun Massachusetts will be a $1.3 billion resort casino with two hotels and worldclass dining, shopping and entertainment amenities on 42 of Suffolk Downs’ 52 acres in Revere. The resort casino will feature 5,000 gaming positions, a total of 500 hotel rooms, 170,000 square feet of floor space and a 10,000 square foot spa. “Our relationships with our surrounding communities is very important, and we appreciate the hard work and thoughtful approach of each of these city leaders to reach these agreements,” said Chip Tuttle, Chief Operating Officer of Suffolk Downs. “Mohegan Sun Massachusetts will not only preserve the future of Thoroughbred racing at Suffolk Downs, but it will create new economic and tourism opportunities for the entire region.” Mohegan Sun and Suffolk Downs share a long-standing commitment to working with local businesses, community leaders and cultural and tourist organizations. Currently, Mohegan Sun spends nearly $500 million annually on goods and services from local vendors near its Connecticut and Pennsylvania facilities. Mohegan Sun Massachusetts has made a commitment to spend at least 50 million annually within a 15 mile radius of the casino.

Regional Economic Impacts of a Resort Casino at Suffolk Downs

The Salem Chamber has been an early and vocal supporter of the casino proposal at Suffolk Downs for a host of reasons, including the $45 million in transportation and infrastructure improvements that benefit commuters, airport traffic and residents alike.

Tomorrow morning I am speaking at a forum in Revere City Hall on the Regional Economic Impacts of a Resort Casino at Suffolk Downs. I’ve been asked to focus on the linkage with the North Shore Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Industry. Other panelists include Tony Sheridan, President & – CEO Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut and Gary Luderitz, Vice President, Operations and Development for the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority.

Mohegan Sun already signed a neighboring community agreement with Salem and 6 other North Shore communities and is committed to buy locally and be a regional player. Local businesses, hotels, attractions and restaurants will have access to Mohegan’s industry leading player’s club points program.

I see the cross marketing of the casino with hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions and cultural institutions as beneficial for all involved. Travelers and casino visitors will want to get the true New England experience, and the North Shore is ready to give them that. We’ll tell everyone to just follow the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway to get that unique experience everyone is looking for!

Rinus Oosthoek
Executive Director
rinus@salem-chamber.org