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New York Road Runners Announce Record-Breaking Economic and Community Impact

New York Road Runners Announce Record-Breaking Economic and Community Impact

New York Road Runners (NYRR) races injected nearly $1B in incremental spending into the New York City economy and the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon’s impact was close to $700 million, including...

New Report Highlights $226.7 Million Visitor Impact of U-M Football

New Report Highlights $226.7 Million Visitor Impact of U-M Football

According to this report prepared by Destination Ann Arbor, the 2024 U-M football season generated $226.7 million in direct visitor spending from attendees residing outside Washtenaw County. On...

Blue Ridge Public Radio

Appalachian Trail hikers take lifelong memories, leave crucial tax dollars in WNC

Appalachian Trail through-hikers (defined as those traversing the entire Appalachian Trail from start to finsih) are forming life-long memories this season and, according to the latest data, leaving a...

Michigan Journal

Research: Is Hosting a F1 Race Economically Feasible?

Formula One (F1) is considered the pinnacle of motorsports racing. However, some destinations claim it is a financial burden on the local governments and private track owners who team up to fund and...

Anderson Economic Group

Cricket comes home to U.S.: Economic impact of a single 2024 Cricket World Cup match in New York to exceed $78 million

The net economic impact of the historic 2024 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan is expected to exceed $78 million for the New York metropolitan region, according to new analysis from...

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Tennis Participation Report, as Correlates with Historic Matches

This report analyzes tennis participation in the United States from 1960 through 2022, as coordinated with historic matches through the years; these include the Billie Jean King vs. Bobby Riggs Match,...

Boston Athletic Association

Economic Impact of the 2024 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America

The Boston Athletic Association (BAA) organizes and hosts one of the most iconic road races in the world, the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America. This event attracts thousands of...

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Oregon Soccer Club: Economic Impact Report

The Oregon Soccer Club generated more than $1.5 million in annual spending within the local Oregon economy, according to a report by the Fiscal and Economic Research Center (FERC) at the University of...

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The Economic Benefits of Hosting an AKC Dog Show

American Kennel Club (AKC) dog shows provide significant positive economic benefits to the host community. Among the data compiled here: Exhibitors at AKC dog shows spend an average of $512 per show...

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Tournament Angling in Wisconsin: The Economic Impact of Bass, Salmon and Walleye Fishing Tournaments on Host Communities

This study investigated the economic impacts of tournament angling, specifically bass, salmon and walleye fishing tournaments on host communities in the state of Wisconsin. Fifteen salmon, bass, and...