More on the Proposed Casino in Sturgis

A proposed $150 million commercial development that includes casino gaming cleared an initial hurdle Wednesday when the Sturgis City Commission voted unanimously to explore the plan.


Backed by Vanguard Entertainment, of Bloomfield Hills, and the Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, of Emmet County, the proposed development is projected to create 1,000 construction jobs, 2,000 permanent jobs and draw customers heavily because of its close proximity to the Indiana Toll Road.

The proposed development, on a 200-acre site at the southeast corner of M-66 and Bogen Road in unincorporated Sturgis Township, would include a casino, 400-room hotel, truck stop and restaurant/retail space. Vanguard's Weaver said the casino would open with about 2,000 slot machines and eventually have more than 3,000

For the complete story, please see Jef Rietsma Casino developers get largely warm reception in Sturgis, Kalamazoo News via Mlive, February 12, 2009.