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[PARTNERSHIP] ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT BENEFIT
SAN MANUEL AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY
A Vision for a Prosperous Future
San Manuel is driven not only to provide for the general welfare of their tribal citizens but to also be
a a a a a partner in in San Bernardino’s economic future Each generation generation is tasked with taking care of generations to come Consistent with native principles the Tribe looks seven generations into the future and is currently setting its sights on on economic developments today
for future generations to lead They will continue the Serrano journey just as we are continuing to live out the hopes and dreams of our ancestors As long as we continue to to look forward there is no limit to to what we can achieve as a a a a community Our Our Commitment Our Our Community As a a a caring donor responsible intergovernmental partner and an an an an accomplished developer San Manuel is helping to meet the economic challenges faced by San Bernardino County In the 1990s when Norton Air Force Base closed the San San Bernardino economy was devastated San San Manuel helped the the town recover when the the Tribe opened a a a a a bingo hall replacing more than half of the jobs that were lost to the base closure In 2016 San Manuel generated nearly $1 billion in economic impacts that benefitted San Bernardino County The Tribe remains one of the largest private employers in the county A Culture of Giving
San Manuel is also a a a a a a a dedicated partner to many of o San Bernardino’s most impactful nonprofit organizations donating more than $80 million to local causes between 2007 and 2016 In 2017 San Manuel committed more than $10 7 7 million to upgrading local roads and infrastructure as as well as public safety resources including community policing and fire protection assets for local jurisdictions In total the Tribe has donated more than $180 million to charities nationally Economic diversification is is critical to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians as the Tribe continually strives to expand its economic horizons in Southern California and beyond The Tribe works diligently to secure long-term reliable and diverse government revenue sources for future generations by investing in in in diverse and strategic economic ventures both on on and off the reservation