1. The Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
Economic Development Presentation
March 22, 2018

2. Vision Statement
Shaping a secure healthy future by responsibly exercising sovereignty, investing in our people, refining and evolving as a tribal organization, preserving and revitalizing our culture while serving in the best interests of all people.

3. Economic Development Highlights
Bear River Casino Resort
Voted best casino on the North Coast in 2017 by the Times Standard’s Readers’ Choice Awards
104 Completely renovated rooms
New RV Park being constructed
AAA 3-Diamond Rated, moving towards 4-Diamond Rating
One of the largest employers in Humboldt County

4. Economic Development Highlights (Continued)
Tobacco Traders & Coffee Company
Provides California sales tax free tobacco products
Recreation Center
Swimming pool construction to begin in 2018
Family Entertainment Center
Construction to begin in 2018
10 Bowling lanes, laser tag, ticket redemption arcade, kitchen, outdoor eating area
Future development includes two softball/baseball diamonds

5. Largest Hurdles to Economic Development
Retaining knowledge and skills
Pulling talent from metropolitan areas
Small population base limits economic expansion in area

6. Supporting Economic Development in the Community
Internal Job Development Training Program for Tribal Members
Work in conjunction with other Tribal organizations such as TANF for skill building programs such as resume writing, job training, and GED classes.
Bear River Donation Committee makes quarterly charitable donations to various non-profits and other worthy causes in the local community.
Investing in the local community.

7. Thank you!
David J. Montoya III, Esq. Cell: (707)