Seneca Nation cites $1.2B impact on economy

Friday, February 23, 2007  

A report commissioned by the Seneca Nation of New York cites the tribe's $1.2 billion impact on the local and state economy.

The report highlights the tribe's gaming operation, which contributed $68 million to the state and employs nearly 5,200 people. The tribe signed a compact to operate up to three casinos, including two off-reservation.

The report also says the tribe generated $53 million in state taxes for its purchase of goods and services from local vendors.

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Report: Senecas add $1.2 billion to economy (The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle 2/23)