Tribal governments across Washington are using proceeds from gaming operations to invest in new enterprises that create jobs for all Washingtonians -- Indian and non-Indian alike. Hundreds of millions of dollars from tribal gaming are being invested - in forest products, hotels, restaurants, agriculture, ranching, retail, transportation, real estate development, manufacturing, aquaculture and more. That means big benefits for all of Washington.
For more information on tribal investments, please visit our Resources page.
Examples of economic development investments include:
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A partnership between the Tulalip Tribes and Werkhoven Dairy farm of Monroe creates profits and protects key salmon habitat by using manure to generate electricity.
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A January 18th, 2012 work session of the Washington House State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee on the fiscal impact of tribal economic activity in Washington state. The work session includes economist Jonathan B. Taylor's presentation on the economic contribution of tribal gaming.
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The Great Wolf Lodge waterpark and hotel are operated by the Chehalis Tribe near Centralia, creating hundreds of jobs and new business opportunities for local vendors, suppliers and contractors.
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The Chehalis Confederated Tribes, one of the largest employers in Thurston County, recently began expansion work on the Eagles Landing Hotel at Lucky Eagle Casino, with plans to add 90 rooms.
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SSA Marine, the world's largest marine cargo handlers, has partnered with the Puyallup Tribe to develop a new container shipping terminal on the Tacoma tideflats. This partnership creates greater cargo capacity for the region which translates to thousands of construction jobs and permanent family-wage jobs when the terminal opens.
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The Squaxin Island Tribe, one of the largest employers in Mason County, recently opened Salish Cliffs near Olympia, a new 18-hole championship layout golf course created by award-winning architect Gene Bates. The tribe's 190-room hotel is nearby.
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The Cedars at Dungeness near Sequim is a year-round 6,610-yard, par 72, 18-hole championship course owned and operated by the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe, supporting many jobs in the community.
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The Swinomish Tribe owns and operates a hotel and restaurant in Ocean Shores, WA.
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On the Olympic Peninsula, the Makah Tribe owns and operates the 17-acre family-oriented Hobuck Beach Resort.
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The Cowlitz Tribe is planning to build the Cowlitz Casino Resort in Clark County, which will provide jobs and attract visitors to the region.
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The Quileute Tribe owns and operates Oceanside Resort with ocean-view cabins, motels, campgrounds and RV park in La Push,WA.
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The Quinault Tribe owns and operates the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores, WA.
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The Shoalwater Bay Tribe owns and operates the Shoalwater Bay Casino located on the Washington coast in Tokeland.
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The Little Creek Casino and Resort in Shelton, WA is owned by the Squaxin Island Tribe and provides gaming, lodging and entertainment in addition to jobs for the local community.
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The Hoh Tribe received a $90,400 to study business plans for the tribe’s development of an enterprise center on Highway 101.
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The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve mission is to revive, restore, protect, interpret, collect and enhance the history, traditional cultural values and spiritual beliefs of the Tulalip Tribes.
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