March 5, 2009 Meeting OB Osceloa

The March 5, 2009 Naples Sunset Rotary meeting speaker was introduced by club President Marcus P. Zillman. OB Osceola, Jr., President of Pro Investment Group International and CEO of Pro Games, L.L.C.; has devoted his life to projects and business ventures designed to enhance the lives and improve the futures of members of the Seminole Tribe in the state of Florida and beyond. After earning his AA degree in Business from Edison Community College in 1989, Osceola moved on to his biggest project to date in 1990 as he signed a management agreement with the Seminole Tribe of Florida for the construction of the Immokalee Casino. After raising the initial two million dollars for the construction of the facility, Osceola built the facility into the premier casino in the Naples / Fort Myers markets, with over 1,000 gaming devices, a poker room, and a restaurant. Osceola’s knowledge, work ethic, and professionalism earned him kudos from anyone who did business with him, but no honor was bigger than when he was appointed Liaison to the Naples Community in 2001 by Seminole Tribe of Florida Chairman MitchellCypress on the Tribal Council and Corporate Board. In his duties as liaison, Osceola provides an array of services to the community, including, but not limited to: Education, Health, Senior and Family Services, Housing, Culture, Recreation, Human Resources, and Communications. His seven years of service have also been marked by such Tribal milestones as the design, construction, and opening of the Hard Rock Tampa and Hollywood Hotel Casinos; the purchase of Hard Rock International, the first time a native tribe has ever acquired a global brand; the 50th anniversary of the tribal constitution; and the amazing growth of tribal gaming revenue from $300 million to over $1 billion.




A lengthy question and answer period followed his presentation and all Naples Sunset Rotary members appreciated his outstanding job in delivering an excellent program!
- posted by Marcus Zillman @ 9:07 PM