“Today we take an important step toward these goals, and recognize the hard work of our team who is helping us get there. “This endeavor advances the continued development of our tribal government and economy, and as importantly, creates permanent jobs and opportunities for the region-which is our home,” said Ken Ramirez, Chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. During the event, the Tribe announced an updated timeline for the phased opening of the expansion. The socially-distanced event celebrates the final steel beam being put into place just over 27 months after the project broke ground on July 25, 2018. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians hosted an intimate ceremony today to celebrate the topping-off of the 17 th floor of the San Manuel Casino resort expansion project.