Community Impact

Live! Casino Resort will provide substantial benefits to the community including:

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion in all facets of the Project including a comprehensive plan to ensure minority and local participation in ownership, construction, permanent employment and ongoing operational purchasing.
• Construction and vendor opportunities for local, minority, women-owned, and veteran owned businesses.
• Workforce development, training, mentoring, internships, tuition reimbursement and other programs through area community colleges, universities, and vocational schools to support local employment and career advancement.
• Apprenticeships and training programs.
• Marketing partnerships with area sports teams, businesses, and attractions to promote the City of Petersburg and surrounding communities through the nationally recognized, award-winning Live! Rewards customer loyalty program.
• Enhancement of hotel, dining, and entertainment amenities in the region to attract thousands of new visitors to the area.

Live! Casino Resort will purchase tens of millions of dollars in goods and services in the region. As recognized leaders in community outreach with unparalleled track records of supporting local and regional businesses, Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Companies are committed to ensuring contract opportunities for local, MBE/WBE, and veteran-owned companies. The following are some of the categories of goods and services to be purchased:

• Gaming Operations
• Hotel Operations
• Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment
• Engineering, Facilities and Maintenance
• Food and Beverage
• Office and Computer Supplies
• Professional Services