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Batavia Downs Gaming and Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. leaders are working on a three- to five-year strategic plan that could shape the organization’s next phase of growth across gaming, horse racing, OTB branches, and related destination offerings.
Officials discussed that process during a strategic planning retreat in Chautauqua County chaired by board president Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney. According to the organization, the goal is to bring board members and senior management into closer alignment before moving into execution.
Rodriguez-Dabney said the retreat gave participants a chance to discuss how the organization works together while bringing in perspectives from different counties and municipalities. She also said cohesion is a priority, adding that the corporation will not be able to move forward unless everyone is “rowing in the same direction.”
Paul Bartow, who chairs the strategic planning steering committee, said the plan is intended to be actionable when it is presented to the full board. He also pointed to the pace of change in the industry, saying the corporation has to consider both legislative questions and internal capital growth.
Based on the source report, the plan is expected to address several parts of the business, including gaming, OTB branches, horse racing, expansion, and other growth areas. Batavia Downs is described as a destination that includes gaming, racing, concert events, dining, and lodging.
For players and visitors, the immediate takeaway is that no specific project, expansion, or operational change has been announced yet. At this stage, the news is about long-range planning rather than a confirmed change to gaming options or on-site amenities.
What to watch next is whether the steering committee releases details on the final plan, including any proposed expansion initiatives or requests for legislative changes. The source report did not say when the full board will review or vote on the plan.
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Source: As reported by news.google.com.
