Savannah, Georgia — September 13, 2013 — The Savannah College of Art and Design today released the results of an independent study conducted to analyze the economic impact of the university on the Savannah metropolitan area.* Further information on SCAD’s economic impact on the greater Georgia area is forthcoming.
The study conducted by the economic development consulting firm, Appleseed, revealed that in 2012 the university:
· created a total economic impact on Savannah of $386 million
· generated 4,413 jobs
· accounted for $179 million in wages
· drove $88 million in student spending locally
· attracted more than 126,000 visitors into the area.…
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