“The new entertainment destination added nearly 300 jobs, including a few new positions coming with the opening of the hotel this fall.”
“Before building the new facility, Cherokee Casino Roland employed 320 people,” McReynolds said.
In terms of dollars invested, it's one of the largest projects in the Fort Smith metro in recent years. The City Wire recently spoke to Chad McReynolds, general manager of the Roland location, and discussed specifics on what this facility will mean for jobs and the local economy. (The new casino portion opened on July 1.) Cherokee Casino & Hotel Roland is eyeing a fall opening for the hotel portion of its new $80 million “premier entertainment development.” An exact date has yet to be announced, but it’s the next phase in the facility’s grand opening rollout.
