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It was
estimated in 1999 that youth hockey activities generated
$10,500,000 annually to Duluth’s economy during the winter
months. The new Heritage Sports Center will operate year
round to provide Duluth the opportunity to become a
destination for national tournaments, camps, and training.
The impact of the Center has been calculated at $2,000,000
annually on top of the existing tourism benefit.
In addition
to the impact of youth hockey to Duluth’s economy, the
Heritage Sports Center will leverage $41,000,000 of private
and public investments at Clyde Park.
In this case,
the investment in a center based upon youth sports will
create a redevelopment initiative which truly merges the
best of a non-profit corporation, city, state, school
district, and private investment under one plan. |
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The impact
of youth sports on the Duluth economy is a large and
growing portion of our overall tourism industry. It
is especially important because it’s primary
benefits occur during the winter months when other
tourism opportunities are lower. |
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