Stanley ‘Stan’ Payne, CEO, Port Canaveral. “While we continue to field scores of calls from “passengers” anxiously awaiting the commencement of Victory’s operation, no group will be happier when that day finally arrives than the more than 300 new Victory employees,” said J. The new employees, some of whom have been unemployed for months if not years, are already drawing paychecks and additional hires are anticipated as Victory moves closer to its maiden voyage. Over the past several weeks, Victory has brought on board a diverse staff of hosts, service, dealer, reservations, maintenance and management personnel. A variety of “stay and play” packages, offered by nearby hotels, is also expected to rev the local economic engine. The economic impact of the Space Coast’s newest gaming venture is already measured in the hiring of over 300 people and the outsourcing of multiple contracts to major suppliers in the region. CAPE CANAVERAL, FL – With the Victory Cruises Casino ship about to raise anchor soon, many Brevard and Central Florida residents and businesses are overjoyed with opportunities for employment or contract labor.
