Wind Creek Hospitality recently announced the hugely successful Wind Creek Chicago Southland Career Fest, held at Prairie State University on August 7, 2024. This dynamic hiring initiative and community engagement event attracted more than 3,000 eager job seekers hoping to fill over 1,000 full-time positions in preparation for Wind Creek Chicago Southland’s grand opening.
Career Fest is a cornerstone of Wind Creek’s community outreach efforts, offering a wide range of opportunities in a variety of roles, including security, valet, bartending, food service, environmental services, game attendants and IT technicians. The event highlighted Wind Creek’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, with an emphasis on flexible schedules and support structures.
“We are incredibly grateful that Career Fest attracted such a large turnout and made such an impact,” said Roger Kuhn, executive vice president and general manager of Wind Creek Chicago Southland. “This event highlights Wind Creek’s unwavering commitment to investing in the communities where our team members live and work. Our incredible attendance and successful recruiting not only reflects our dedication to the Chicago Southland region, but also marks an important milestone in our mission to enrich and strengthen the local workforce.”
Career Fest also offered career counseling, interactive games, refreshments, music and the opportunity to meet with Wind Creek executives, creating an engaging, family-friendly atmosphere that resonated with attendees.
Wind Creek Hospitality remains committed to building community and employee satisfaction. All team members participate in a quarterly bonus program based on customer satisfaction. As a minority-owned business, Wind Creek remains committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
For more information about Wind Creek Chicago Southland and upcoming events, visit Wind Creek Chicago Southland.
About Wind Creek Hospitality:
Wind Creek Hospitality is the jurisdiction of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Alabama’s only federally recognized Indian tribe. Wind Creek Hospitality manages the tribe’s gaming properties, including Wind Creek Aruba, Wind Creek Atmore, Wind Creek Bethlehem, Wind Creek Chicago Southland (opening soon), Wind Creek Curacao, Wind Creek Montgomery, Wind Creek Wetumpka, Casinoverse, Magic City Casino in Florida, and horse racing tracks in Alabama and Florida. For more information, visit www.windcreek.com.
