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Published on: 4/16/2008
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"It's amazing how much business the tribe has brought into the area through Fantasy Springs," said Janet Cook, executive director of the Indio Chamber of Commerce."We see so many tourists coming in from out of the area and from other parts of the Coachella Valley."
Cook believes that the tribe's economic development has had a greater positive impact on the overall Indio community."They've always had a nice little reputation," she said, noting that the resort's conference and special events center has been "really beneficial" in attracting new visitors.
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Cook said she isn't concerned about other nearby casinos taking away from Indio's Fantasy Springs-enhanced economy.