Lincoln, RI Representatives of Twin River Casino broke ground on a $25 million, 135-room amenity hotel and spa, scheduled to open next June, and in so doing, fulfilled its commitment to increase jobs and revenue to the town of Lincoln and state of Rhode Island. John Taylor, Jr, chairman of Twin River Worldwide Holdings was joined in breaking ground by Lincoln town administrator, Joseph Almond; senate president, Dominick Ruggerio; Michael Sabitoni, president of the Rhode Island Building & Construction Trades Council; and John Gregory, president and CEO of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. 

The hotel will be constructed by union workers. Excell Construction Corp. of East Greenwich, is serving as the general contractor with A/Z Corp. of North Stonington, Conn. and North Kingston, R.I. as the construction manager. JCJ Architecture, architects of the Twin River Casino and Tiverton Casino, is the design and architecture firm. 
The four-story hotel will feature a pool and fitness center, spa, valet parking, boardrooms, outdoor patio and function space. Twin River currently employs some 2,000 employees at both of its properties, Twin River Casino and Newport Grand. Approximately 80% of its workforce is comprised of Rhode Islanders. 
“Without question, our expansion here sends a powerful message that we believe the economic development emphasis exhibited by state leaders will reap dividends in the future and for that, thank you to the governor and the leadership in the House and Senate,” said Taylor. “We expect to create 30 additional permanent jobs once the hotel comes on line and employ 70 or so construction workers over the life of the project.”
Senate president Ruggerio said, “This hotel project will help Twin River distinguish itself as a full service venue. The hotel will help set the facility apart in today’s competitive gaming environment, protecting thousands of Rhode Island jobs and adding new jobs at the hotel and in the construction industry, while also protecting a vital source of revenue for the state.” 
“Today’s ceremony is an important reminder of how a strong partnership between business and labor has helped to propel our economy forward – and we can do it again,” said Sabitoni.