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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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Team in Training- Info Meeting
August 02, 2010
Join us at an information meeting to be held August 2nd beginning at 6:30 pm at the Fleet Fee Sports, 1776 North Center Street, to learn more about the Team In Training program. We train beginners to seasoned athletes to complete a marathon, half marathon, triathlon, century ride, or hike. We provide coaching, training schedules, and 1-2 weekly team trainings. We also cover all expenses including flight (if applicable), hotel, race entry, two dinners, race singlet, and much more. In return, you raise money for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We are gearing up for our winter season, which will begin mid-August. We will be training for the Kiawah Island Marathon & Half (Dec 11th) and the Walt Disney World Marathon & Half Marathon (Jan 8-9). Contact us at 704-998-5012 or jodie.strong@lls.org for more information.Join us at an information meeting on August 2nd beginning at 6:30 pm at the Fleet Fee Sports, 1776 North Center Street to learn more about the Team In Training program.

Book Signing Exhibition
August 03, 2010
On August 3, 2010 at the Statesville Civic Center, All New Horizons will be hosting a Book Signing Exhibition. This event will be held concurrent with Statesville’s National Night Out. Several local authors will sign books. Free reception

10th Annual Statesville Criterium Bike Race
August 06, 2010
Tenth annual event! Professional and amateur cyclists compete in one of the most thrilling, spectator-friendly racing events in the cycling sport through the streets of Downtown Statesville. Races start at 6:15 pm and get faster (and more competitive!) as the sun goes down. The featured Pro Race starts at 8:45 pm. D'Laney's Sports Bar & Grill will sponsor this year's Trike Races. Come early to enjoy the excitement. For more information, visit www.crossroadscyclingclassic.com or call 704-878-3436.

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