The city asked for a percentage of construction work to be filled by minority-owned businesses and union workers. "This project will be built by a Richmond workforce."
As leaders of the business and labor communities in Richmond, we recognize a good opportunity when we see one. We understand that this project will open doors of opportunity for Richmond workers, businesses and residents in a way that will benefit our entire community.
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The current campaign to win Richmond voter support for $562 million casino, resort and entertainment complex has secured support from civil rights groups and a big thumbs up from the labor unions that will build it.