Forest County Potawatomi Community

Kip Ritchie Named Chief Executive Officer of Potawatomi Business Development Corporation

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Monday, September 18, 2023

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MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), announced today Kip Ritchie was named Chief Executive Officer of the company. Ritchie is a member of the Forest County Potawatomi Community and has worked with PBDC since its founding in 2002, most recently as Interim CEO, Chief Operating Officer and prior to that, as president of Greenfire Management Services, a PBDC subsidiary company.

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Ritchie is a member of the Forest County Potawatomi Community and has worked with PBDC since its founding in 2002.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), announced today Kip Ritchie was named Chief Executive Officer of the company.
Ritchie is a member of the Forest County Potawatomi Community and has worked with PBDC since its founding in 2002, most recently as Interim CEO, Chief Operating Officer and prior to that, as president of Greenfire Management Services, a PBDC subsidiary company.
The PBDC was established in 2002 as the economic development and income diversification business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC).

POTAWATOMI CASINO HOTEL CARTER BRINGS ROCK & BREWS & KISS TO WISCONSIN

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

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CARTER, Wis., Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forrest County Potawatomi Community has partnered with Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS and their rock-inspired restaurant group, Rock & Brews, to bring their nationally recognized restaurant concept and live music to Wisconsin.

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The first Rock & Brews Restaurant in Wisconsin opened on August 1 at the Potawatomi Casino Hotel in Milwaukee .
Following the opening, the celebrations traveled to Carter, where the Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter and Rock & Brews hosted an outdoor concert series and pop-up beer garden featuring artists like Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts and Jefferson Starship.
On September 1, the Forrest County Potawatomi and Rock & Brews teams will further their partnership with a full day of programming that will have Wisconsinites feeling the 'rock and roll all night,' beginning with the groundbreaking for their restaurant within Potawatomi Casino Hotel Carter.
"We are proud to continue our partnership with the Forrest County Potawatomi Community with a second Rock & Brews location in Wisconsin," said Adam Goldberg, CEO & Partner of Rock & Brews.

Potawatomi Casino Hotel Selects Agilysys Industry-Leading POS Solutions to Maximize Return on Experience for Guests and Staff

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Since installing the POS platforms from the Agilysys Hospitality Core Collection™, Potawatomi Casino Hotel staff have been able to provide enhanced experiences throughout the property that serves 6 million-plus guest visits annually.

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Since installing the POS platforms from the Agilysys Hospitality Core Collection™, Potawatomi Casino Hotel staff have been able to provide enhanced experiences throughout the property that serves 6 million-plus guest visits annually.
“Coming off the pandemic, guests want it all, and technology helps us deliver,” said Garret Finocchiaro, CIO at Potawatomi Casino Hotel.
“We are in a much better position to create the High Return Hospitality experiences they expect with Agilysys’ POS solutions at staff members’ fingertips.
As such, Potawatomi Casino Hotel management understands the need for hospitality-specific solutions to up the proverbial ante to keep staff — and guest — satisfied in this growing industry.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR A COMMUNITY PARK TO BENEFIT ITS EMPLOYEES AND THE MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harley-Davidson, Inc. ("Harley-Davidson") (NYSE:HOG) today announces plans to transform a central element of its Juneau Avenue campus headquarters into a public park to benefit its employees and its hometown community, in addition to attracting people to Milwaukee's Near West Side.

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We want Harley-Davidson's presence in Milwaukee to be more relevant than ever before, for our community, employees and our customers," said Jochen Zeitz, Chairman, President and CEO of Harley-Davidson.
In developing the project, inputs from multiple stakeholders served as the basis for Heatherwick Studio's unique community park design.
It is our hope that this park will become the heart of the community and catalyst for further revitalization efforts."
The community park development is set to break ground in spring of 2023 with the park available for use by summer 2024.

Potawatomi Business Development Corporation's Chief Financial Officer Promoted

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021

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b'MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC) announced today that Paul Hoesly, the company\'s current Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to take on the additional role of Chief Strategic Officer.

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b'MILWAUKEE, May 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC) announced today that Paul Hoesly, the company\'s current Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to take on the additional role of Chief Strategic Officer.
"\n"I am excited to add the role of Chief Strategic Officer to my responsibilities with PBDC," said Hoesly.
Resources generated by PBDC and its holdings help diversify the tribal economy that supports Forest County Potawatomi\'s tribal government and helps improve the lives of tribal members.\nABOUT THE POTAWATOMI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation is owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin.
For more information on the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation, visit http://www.potawatomibdc.com .\n'

Potawatomi Business Development Corporation Expands Leadership Team

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

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b'MILWAUKEE, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), announced today the promotion of Kip Ritchie as the company\'s chief operating officer.

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b'MILWAUKEE, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation (PBDC), announced today the promotion of Kip Ritchie as the company\'s chief operating officer.
"\nIn his role as COO, Ritchie is responsible for operations, marketing and business development for the PBDC and its affiliate companies which include Greenfire, Data Holdings, Native Roots Hemp, Wgema Leasing, PBDC Travel Centers and PBDC Real Estate Development Operations.\nThe PBDC was established in 2002 as the economic development and income diversification business of the Forest County Potawatomi Community (FCPC).
"\nABOUT THE POTAWATOMI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: The Potawatomi Business Development Corporation is owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Community of Wisconsin.
For more information on the Potawatomi Business Development Corporation, visit http://www.potawatomibdc.com .\n'