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Visit Tri Cities presents economic report to West Richland council, highlights Ironman and event-driven growth
Summary
Visit Tri Cities reported roughly $643 million in annual visitor spending supporting about 5,900 jobs; the board highlighted Ironman and other signature events and described revenue sources and a scholarship program for residents to participate in events.
Kevin Lewis, representing Visit Tri Cities, presented the organization's annual report to the West Richland City Council Sept. 7, outlining the visitor-economy metrics and recent program highlights.
Lewis said the region benefits from about $643 million in annual visitor spending that supports approximately 5,900 jobs and about $1.1 billion in business sales across the Tri Cities area. He told the council Visit Tri Cities's office received roughly $3.6 million in total revenue…
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