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Economic Impact of Tourism
 
  • According the North Carolina Department of Commerce tourism is the second largest industry in North Carolina with a total of $15.4 billion in expenditures plus over $1.3 billion in state and local tax revenue.
  • Tourism in Iredell County (which includes Statesville, NC) generated an economic impact of $172.69 million in 2006.
  • More than 1730 jobs in Iredell County were directly attributable to travel and tourism
  • Travel and tourism generated a $29.77 million payroll in Iredell County during 2006
  • State and local tax revenues from travel to Iredell County amounted to $15.26 million. This represents a $89 tax saving to each county resident
For more information on the economic impact of tourism in North Carolina please visit to the North Carolina Department of Commerce www.nccommerce.com/tourism.
 
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Daveste' Sunday Wine & Music Event/Pre-Super Bowl Party
December 5, 2012
Entertainment by Johnny Barkley and Johnny Pinyan. Free Admission. Pre Super Bowl Event...Show your team spirit...wear or bring in something showing your favored team name ...Free munchies. There will be a prize for the most spirited fan. www.myspace.com/toojohnnys.

First Flight Bicycles Weekly Road Bike Ride
December 7, 2012
Meet at First Flight for a ride to Signal Hill for a lap or two and back. Ride leaves at 6 pm for a 15 to 20 mile ride.

Daveste' Wine & Chocolate Lover's Event
December 11, 2012
Entertainment by Jeff Haddix...acoustic. Free Admission...Enjoy samples of delicious chocolate treats...purchase a wine tasting, wine by the glass or bottle.

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