Press Release - Spring 2%
5/29/2019 1:23:00 PM - 2% Distributions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: May 29, 2019

CONTACT:  ERIK RODRIGUEZ, Interim Public Relations Director

                       Call 989-775-4076

The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has scheduled their semi-annual 2% distribution, dispersing funds derived from Class III gaming at its properties: Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort and Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. The Tribe will be distributing $2,162,832.19 in Isabella County ($1,386,265.22 for Government and $776,566.97 for Education) and another $747,478.47 in Arenac and Northern Bay County ($523,234.93 for Government and $224,243.54 for Education) for the Spring 2019 cycle.

As with previous years, the Tribal Council receives numerous submissions, carefully reviewing each and every one. This distribution cycle saw a combined 371 individual requests submitted between the local governments and schools.

Tribal Chief, Ronald Ekdahl explains, “The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe has the unique and wonderful opportunity to help in alleviating needs felt by our local governments and schools through 2% distributions.  The benefit this funding brings to our communities is felt by so many here in Isabella, Northern Bay and Arenac counties. We continue to collaborate and communicate with our local partners to make our communities a better place to live.” 

The Isabella County distribution will take place on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways located at 6650 E. Broadway, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The Arenac and Northern Bay County distribution will take place at the Saganing Tribal Center located at 5447 Sturman Road, Standish, Michigan on Friday, May 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Please contact Interim Public Relations Director, Erik Rodriguez at (989) 775-4076 or erodriguez@sagchip.org for more information.

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