The Cedar Rapids Development Group (CRDG) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building and Construction Trades Council outlining the intention to enter a project labor agreement once plans are developed for a local casino. The memorandum of understanding is contingent upon a successful gaming referendum – Public Measure G – on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
“Our trades council supports developing a Linn County casino with CRDG, which will bring construction work for local tradesmen and women,” said Council President Mike Sadler, who signed the MOU. “It will keep tourism and entertainment dollars here in our community, which will also drive economic development, local growth and even more jobs in the future.”
The Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Building and Construction Trades Council is a coalition of bricklayers, cement masons, electricians, ironworkers, operators, plumbers, roofers and others that represent 18 building trade unions in eight Eastern Iowa counties, including Linn County.
A successful referendum will allow CRDG and its operating partner, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), an opportunity to apply for a gaming license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.
“At P2E, community partnership is a priority. A casino can be a catalyst for economic prosperity and community lift – and that starts with its construction of a facility that is done by local workers,” said P2E President Jonathan Swain.
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