Employing more than 8,400 people - 90 percent who live locally, the same commitment to the local economy and individual career development be visible in ilani. The tribe now has five enterprises on its reservation: the ilani Casino, the Cowlitz Crossing convenience store, the tobacco shop, the marijuana dispensary and now the ilani Hotel. Named as one of 'America's Best Employers' in 2015 by Forbes, Mohegan Sun is one of the five largest employers in the state of Connecticut at the location of their flagship property. Last week, the tribe opened its fourth enterprise, its Q’anapsu Cannabis Dispensary. Kids Quest has a climbing wall, a virtual reality ball game, an art station, a karaoke stage, a gaming station, an iPad station and an indoor playground. Food is not included, but parents can let the Kids Quest team know what food their kids can have and pay for it later. There are no more than 10 children to each staff member. The hourly center is open daily in the afternoon and evening to children from 30 months through 12 years old. To the rear of the arcade is the Kids Quest child care center.
But for adults wanting to drop off kids while they have dinner or take in a show, there’s a place for them, too. At Cyber Quest, kids younger than 13 have to be accompanied by an adult. The arcade offers racing games, crane games, traditional games and virtual reality games. “All of our content is family-friendly,” he added.
Cyber Quest is a redemption-based arcade with nonviolent game content, said Mike Theisen, marketing director for Kids Quest.