A study commissioned by the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians shows the tribe contributed $107 million to the economy in Douglas County in 2004.

According to the study, the tribe and its businesses spent $53.1 million, including $24.3 million in wages, in the county. These activities contributed to $25.8 million in economic activity for other non-tribal businesses while another $28.3 million was generated through "induced spending" related to the tribe.

Overall, the study said the tribe and its businesses have generated 1,600 jobs. The study was performed by ECONorthwest, an economic consulting firm.

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Cow Creeks pumped $107 million into '04 county economy (The Roseburg News-Review 12/19)

Relevant Links:
Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians - http://www.cowcreek.com
ECONorthwest - http://www.econw.com

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