In Battle Creek, Michigan, locals may be reaping the rewards of the FireKeepers Casino coming this summer. The $300 million dollar project has been somewhat of an economic stimulus to the area.

Merely a corn field back in May of 2008, the 107,000 square feet of gaming excellence is already providing the area with 700 construction jobs and 1,500 more permanent positions to come.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi is the tribe responsible for this effort. Their commitment to provide local jobs has already resulted in the hiring of over 60 contractors in the state, awarding these contractors with over $100 million in work, the purchasing of $70 million in construction material from the area, and generating almost $8 million in payroll to workers who live within 60 miles of the site.

The FireKeepers Casino will offer guests over 2,000 slot machines, 78 table games, a live poker room and bingo room, along with several different bars and restaurants. The grateful SW Michigan area and the tribe are anticipating this summer’s opening.