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Bulldogs' Big Economic Impact UNC Asheville Athletics • January 2018 Bulldog Bites Bulldogs’ Big Economic Impact 2 • Bulldog Bites January 2018 Bulldogs’ Big Economic Impact: UNC Asheville Athletics is Making a Huge Difference in the Community In a report conducted by SYNEVA Background Economics, it was determined that UNC Asheville athletics is a significant driver The UNC Asheville athletics depart- in Asheville’s regional economy. In fact, ment retained SYNEVA Economics LLC UNC Asheville athletics has raised the to conduct a comprehensive analysis of local economic impact by $16.6 million. the department’s impact upon the Ashe- The economic impacts of UNC Ashe- ville North Carolina regional economy. ville athletics for the fiscal year 2017 on The purpose of the analysis was to gain the Asheville, N.C. metro area shows that a greater understanding and appreciation UNC Asheville athletics contributes to of the UNC Asheville athletics’ economic the local economy in three vital ways: effects upon the region. The analysis UNC Asheville Athletics Campus Op- is expected to objectively quantify lo- erations ($14.3 million output) cal spending that occurs as a result of Outside Visitors ($2.3 million output) the presence of UNC Asheville athlet- Planned Capital Improvements (averag- ics’ activities and track that spending ing $2.9 million in output over the next as it moves through the local economy. five years) Results of the analysis can demonstrate “We pride ourselves in being a valuable the economic contribution and value of part of the Asheville community, and local jobs annually and raises labor in- federal revenues by $1.9 million annually. UNC Asheville athletics in terms of local these numbers show that the investment come by $5.9 million, and local economic supported jobs, increased income, value in UNC Asheville athletics supports not activities stimulated by UNC Asheville UNC Asheville Athletics Outside added, raised economic output and addi- only the strategic plan of the university Athletics generate annual tax revenues of Visitor Spending tional tax revenues generated. and garners local, regional and national just over $2.3 million. UNC Asheville’s intercollegiate athlet- media exposure, but also engages stu- An examination of employment impacts UNC Asheville athletics attracts outside ics has participated in NCAA Division I dents, faculty, staff, alumni and commu- by industry demonstrates the far-reaching visitors to attend or participate in sport- competition since 1986 and is a member nity members,” UNC Asheville Director effects of UNC Asheville athletics on the ing events. Over the 2016-2017 fiscal of the Big South Conference. UNC Ashe- of Athletics Janet R. Cone said. “UNC Asheville economy. For example, UNC year, it is estimated that $1.3 million was ville offers 16 sports, including baseball, Asheville athletics will continue to strive Asheville athletics supports 21 local jobs spent locally by outside visitors partici- basketball, cross country, indoor and out- to become an even bigger economic in restaurants and lodging, 16 local jobs pating in or attending UNC Asheville door track, soccer, and tennis for men and driver in this community over the coming in retail trade and 15 jobs in local real es- athletics events. Spending patterns of basketball, cross country, golf, indoor and years.” tate and rental services. outside visitors are derived from a model outdoor track, soccer, swimming, tennis The economic impact from Bulldog ath- of sporting event spending utilized by the and volleyball for women. UNC Ashe- letics is just part of an even bigger impact UNC Asheville Athletics Operations National Association of Sports Commis- ville Athletics is an exemplary NCAA to the area by UNC Asheville with the sions. Division I program that champions UNC university having an important $450 mil- UNC Asheville athletics operations Asheville’s mission and strategic plan by lion total economic impact annually. includes local spending on products and Spending by outside visitors supports creating an environment where student- services associated with conducting 25 local jobs, adds $739,000 in local athletes have high-impact learning expe- UNC Asheville Athletics Total the operations of the athletics programs income and raises local output by $2.3 riences and engage internal and external Economic Impact and the additional spending impacts of million. Outside visitor spending leads to constituents and communities. student- athletes earning scholarships $316,000 in additional tax revenues. Bulldog student athletes participated in The total economic impact for UNC through the department. over 2,500 hours of community service Asheville athletics is the sum of two ma- UNC Asheville athletics operations sup- Planned Capital Improvements this past year. The graduation success jor economic activities: port a total of 118 local jobs; 35 directly, rate and grade point average for UNC 26 indirectly and 57 induced. In terms of Over the next five years, the total im- Asheville student-athletes were higher • UNC Asheville Athletics Operations income activity, athletics campus opera- pact of UNC Asheville athletics’ planned than the overall student body, a point • Outside Visitor Spending tions spending cause local labor income capital improvements will on average of pride for the program and distinctive to increase by $5.1 million. Annually, annually support 21 local jobs and add among NCAA Division I schools. UNC The major reason for the local spending economic value rises $8.1 million and $739,000 in local income. In addition, Asheville athletics strives for national for operations is due to UNC Asheville’s total economic output increases by $14.3 UNC Asheville will raise $1.1 million in recognition for developing “Champions NCAA Division I 16 sports (seven men’s million in the Asheville region as a result local economic value and increase local in Athletics and Leaders in Life” by programs and nine women’s programs) of spending on operations by UNC Ashe- economic output by $2.9 million as well winning in the classroom, community and spending by those who attend UNC ville athletics. As local purchases are as generate $244,000 in tax revenues. and competition and to be one of the top Asheville’s athletic events. made they generate additional tax rev- men’s mid-major basketball programs in UNC Asheville athletics supports 143 enues; increasing county, local, state and the country. January 2018 Bulldog Bites • 3 Ahmad Thomas and Kevin Vannatta of UNC Asheville men’s basketball are the only pair ever of four-year Big South Conference classmates each with 1,000 points, 500 rebounds and 200 assists during the same four-year span. 4 • Bulldog Bites January 2018 UNC Asheville to Host Bulldog Basketball & Alumni Weekend Feb. 2-3, 2018 ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville family with former 10-year coach Betsy both legends from the UNC Asheville of the Sherrill Center. To gain access, all men’s basketball head coach Nick McDe- Blose on staff here, as well as building a men’s and women’s basketball programs alumni must purchase an alumni ticket. vitt knows it’s about family. base with the young ladies that have gradu- are completely FREE and open to the pub- Starting at 4:30 p.m., the UNC Asheville That’s why he is so excited for the up- ated under our tenure in the past five years. lic. men’s basketball team will then battle Pres- coming 2018 Bulldog Basketball & Alumni We are really looking forward to the leg- In addition, The Hop Ice Cream Café byterian College. During halftime, UNC Weekend. ends game that will occur on Friday night, owned and operated by UNC Asheville Asheville will honor the 10th, 15th and “UNC Asheville is a special place, and as it’s been a while since we have done alumni Greg and Ashley Garrison will 20th anniversary teams of the men’s Big for alumni to be able to bring their families something like that. We are also apprecia- be selling their delicious ice cream at the South championship teams of 1998, 2003 and friends back to our beautiful campus tive of everything the university is doing games. and 2008. makes for an exciting weekend,” McDevitt for all UNC Asheville alumni that weekend If you are an alumni basketball player UNC Asheville legend Eddie Biedenbach said. “We are really looking forward to to make this a special experience for every- interested in attending and/or playing, will also be in attendance to honor these welcoming our alumni and all former Bull- one involved.” please contact and RSVP to Betsy Blose at teams and welcome back all Bulldogs. dogs back to UNC Asheville.” The 2018 Bulldog Basketball & Alumni [email protected]. The fun weekend of all things Bulldog UNC Asheville women’s basketball Weekend will be held Feb. 2-3, 2018, on the The first game of the men’s and women’s will conclude from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Twist- head coach Brenda Mock Kirkpatrick also campus of UNC Asheville. basketball doubleheader on Saturday, Feb. ed Laurel in downtown Asheville with a knows it’s a very important weekend. The weekend will open with Bulldog fans 3, will take place inside Kimmel Arena “Bulldog Bash.” “We are so excited to welcome back given the chance to see UNC Asheville starting at 2 p.m. with the women’s basket- Alumni, to learn more, purchase tickets many women’s basketball alums in Febru- greats on the hardwood once again with the ball team playing host to Big South Confer- and register, please visit https://www. ary to reunite with former teammates and Alumni Legacy Games at Kimmel Arena ence rival Winthrop. eventbrite.com/e/bulldog-basketball-alum- also spend a little time with our current inside the Sherrill Center at 7:30 p.m. on After the conclusion of the women’s ni-weekend-tickets-40031827273.
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