✉news BusinessEconomy first seen 16 h ago, last 10 h ago, peak #16
Report: Eastern Iowa Community Colleges add $709 million to regional economy
Original: New report: EICC adds $709 million to regional economy
A new report finds Eastern Iowa Community Colleges contribute $709 million to the regional economy each year. The figure reflects the colleges' spending, student activity and the added earnings of graduates working in the region. Business and education leaders in the Quad Cities area are highlighting the study as evidence of the community college system's economic importance.
Why now: The release of a new economic impact study quantifying the colleges' contribution has drawn local attention.
Eastern Iowa Community CollegesQuad CitiesIowa
Evidence
- New report: EICC adds $709 million to regional economy · quadcitiesbusiness.com
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/634289