Business Group Weighs In Against Tribal Casino

As reported by the Columbian: "The Cowlitz Tribe's proposed casino would drain money from the local economy and export profits out of the community, a business group said Wednesday.

"Identity Clark County followed in the footsteps of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and endorsed building a large business park instead of a casino resort on a 152-acre site west of La Center.

"The group's board of directors unanimously approved a resolution that strongly opposes the tribe's plan, which includes building a 134,150-square-foot casino…"

2006-06-15