Mathis cited one factor for not hitting that number. MGM Springfield is also about 5% percent short of its promised goal to have women make up half of its workforce. Sure, we'd love the number to be higher, because it would be a reflection that the business is higher - and that will come with time.' 'These are 2,300 great jobs, well-paying, with benefits, and we're launching careers. 'The people that I've spoken to, and our team has spoken to, are thankful for the 2,300,' Mathis said. Still, Mathis said he hadn’t heard concern about it from any city officials, and instead preferred to focus on the couple of thousand new jobs created in Springfield. It hit that goal, but has slid backwards since, and was down to 2,300 as of this spring when the last jobs report was issued to the gaming commission. On employment, the host community agreement with Springfield called for the casino to try to have 3,000 employees when it opened. I think if you look at it as a whole, we're pretty proud of where we're at.'
'Our restaurants are some of the most successful, profitable restaurants in the region. 'We've got one of the most successful hotels in the region,' he said. NEPR MGM Springfield President and COO Mike Mathis speaks with reporters on Monday.
