Knox County leaders recently met and learned about the history of the Santee Sioux Nation and Ohiya Casino.
Members of the Leadership Class of 2017 met on September 13 at the Ohiya Casino where they heard about the Tribal Enterprises from Lee Ickes, Business Operations Manager and Danielle Redowl, Business Finance Manager. Additionally, Thelma Thomas with the Ohiya Casino spoke to the history of the Santee Sioux Nation and the Ohiya Casino. The group also learned of the Tribal Programs. The day featured a tour of the entire Ohiya Casino Resort followed by a discussion about “Leadership Styles” with Plainview’s City Administrator Michael Holton. The day concluded with a tour of the Tatanka Golf Club. The goal of Leadership Knox County is to identify potential leaders in each community across Knox County and help them to engage in leadership positions. Ultimately, we hope the program will act as a catalyst to allow for more community and economic development to happen across Knox County. For more information about the program, contact the Knox County Development Agency at: 402-288-5619 or knoxcodevelopment@gpcom.net. |