US EditionPetersburg breaks ground for Live! Casino and Hotel
- Construction has begun on a $1.4 billion mixed-use resort in Petersburg, which is expected to create thousands of jobs and generate economic benefits for the city.
- A temporary gaming facility will open by the end of 2025, creating approximately 500 new jobs and vendor opportunities.
- In the first 10 years, the project is projected to generate $2.8 billion in economic stimulus and 7,500 new jobs.
- Bruce Smith stated, "Today marks the beginning of a new era in which Petersburg will become a prime destination," emphasizing the project's transformative impact on the community.
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‘Believing in the impossible’: Petersburg breaks ground on Live! Casino and Resort
PETERSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Time to go "Live!" in Petersburg! On Wednesday, the Petersburg community hit a milestone years in the making as leaders broke ground on the new $1.4 billion "Live! Casino and Resort." The celebration on Wednesday, March 19 was filled with smiling faces. Some people were current residents, others grew up in the city and made a trip back to their hometown to see this excitement. However, one thing rang true across the con…
Petersburg breaks ground for Live! Casino and Hotel
PETERSBURG, Va. Developers and city officials broke ground for the new Live! Casino Resort and Hotel in Petersburg on Wednesday.The ceremony marks one of the most significant moments in the city's history as officials, residents, and developers gathered to celebrate the beginning of a transformative venture.This is historical," said Sen. Lashrecse Aird (D-Petersburg). "There are moments in time where you know that one singular event will change …
The Berkshire Eagle
BRUCE SMITH ENTERPRISE AND THE CORDISH COMPANIES BREAK GROUND ON NEW LIVE! CASINO & HOTEL IN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA
Construction Commences on First Phase of $1.4 Billion Transformative Mixed-Use Resort Destination that Promises to Generate Billions in Economic Benefits and Create Thousands of Jobs
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