The Sycuan Tribe's success and growth has allowed them to become only the second tribe in the nation to take on part ownership in a professional sports franchise.
in downtown San Diego. Not bad for a tribe whose lands were limited to one square mile a few decades ago.
“We’ve expanded our lands from 640 acres to over 2,400 acres,” said Martinez. “Right now, we’re building a new medical/dental center. It’s going to break ground, hopefully later this year, possibly early next year. We’re doing housing, major infrastructure.” Martinez said the Tribe’s success also allows them to give back. The Sycuan Band has donated millions of dollars to San Diego County organizations over the years.“We want to create jobs,” he concluded. “We want to male strong investments in San Diego County and for the long-term because the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is not going anywhere anytime soon.”
Sycuan is the second Native American Tribe to have an ownership stake in a professional sports franchise. The
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