Greenfire recently completed Project Rise: a two-part renovation project at Potawatomi Carter Casino | Hotel in Carter, WI. The scope included hotel room finish upgrades and a new smoking gaming area on the casino’s main floor.
The hotel renovation updated 39 guest rooms, including two specialty rock & roll-themed suites. These suites feature custom finishes, fireplace installations, and fenced-in patios with pergolas. The new finishes extended themes from the recently completed Rock & Brews restaurant within the casino, incorporating details such as guitar neck door pulls and rock-themed art from local artists. Based on the success of the new patios, the owner has requested 10 additional patios in future improvements.
The 6,000 SF smoking gaming area renovation added 86 slot machines, a new slot tech room, two offices, and lobby façade enhancements. A raised access floor system was installed to make updates and upgrades to the gaming area machines and technology simpler. The new area includes a pressurized vestibule and negative air draw system to manage smoke and maintain air quality in adjacent spaces. The entertainment system includes 10 TVs and music synced with the adjacent Rock & Brews multimedia.
Greenfire delivered both components of the project ahead of schedule and under budget. The team coordinated closely with subcontractors and casino staff to ensure minimal disruption to operations. Greenfire overcame material delays by sourcing products domestically and working with local artists to keep renovation efforts on track. A major win included reducing a 14-week sliding door lead time to just 2 weeks by identifying an alternate supplier. Additional cost savings were achieved by relocating chandeliers from Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee to Carter.
Greenfire’s proactive approach, coordination with the owner, and creative problem solving helped deliver a successful renovation that greatly improved guest experience for the Forest County Potawatomi Community’s Carter casino.
