Wisconsin Rapids-WI

4 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 6 Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa has been a proud partner and member of this Wisconsin Rapids Community for almost 30 years! Starting as the very first Ho- Chunk Nation Casino to be built we have embedded ourselves as a pivotal member of the community. Not only as an economic pillar in the community but also an entertainment getaway for guests near and far! We have served the community as sponsors for countless local charities as well as donating and volunteering at local food pantry’s to consistently taking part in the local festivals and community events. We are proud to be one of the leading employers in the area and our diverse and friendly staff is one of the key reasons for our success over the years. Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa extends an invitation for fun and excitement with over 400 slot machines and unique promotions and entertainment opportunities from concerts and giveaways, to fireworks shows that will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy a refreshing drink or a delicious meal at our Swift Water Lounge now with a new stage for entertainment as well as a brand-new beer garden. Thank you from all of your friends at Ho-Chunk Gaming Nekoosa! For more information, visit www.ho-chunkgaming.com/nekoosa/ WISCONSIN RAPIDS , WI If there was any kind of general theme or tone to how the city does business, I’d say they were welcoming, fair, responsive, and pro-business,” offers Richards.“I’ve probably made deals in 75 different markets around the country, and I can’t think of a better, more enjoyable experience or project to work on than this Shopko. “We have a well-trained, hard-working workforce and a very friendly, welcoming community,” insists Mayor Shane Blaser. “Prior to Covid, Rapids had been investing heavily in itself, in ways it never had before,” offers Kyle Kearns, Director of Community Development. “We’ve recognized that life in this city really revolves around water, so we’ve redesigned our riverfront parks, improved our trail system, and built a vibrant Aquatics Center to provide interesting outdoor spaces and economic development opportunities for the region.” In 2012, the community devised a Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan identifying a three-phase approach to expanding its recreational programming. Phase 3 was the development of a $12 million regional Aquatics Center and recreational park complex at Witter