Schuylkill River Valley Has $590 Million Impact, Says Study

Schuylkill River Valley Has $590 Million Impact, Says Study

May 25, 2016 Schuylkill River Valley Has $590 Million Impact, Says Study

PHOENIXVILLE: May 25th

A recent Economic Impact Study by Tripp Umbach, a Pittsburgh-based research company, has shown that the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area generates a $589.9 million economic impact, as well as contributing to over six thousand jobs, and providing $37.7 million in tax revenue. The study, which utilized data from 2012, 2013, and 2014, and was performed on behalf of the Heritage Development Partnership, also spotlighted the Schuylkill River Trail as a key component of the NHA’s success as a revenue generator for the area.

Local businesses and organizations are taking notice as well: Click Here to read VISTA.Today’s coverage of the study, and Click Here to read the report itself.