US Edition
Study: EAA AirVenture brings $257 million to Fox Valley region each year
WINNEBAGO COUNTY, WISCONSIN, JUL 17 – The annual event supports over 2,000 jobs and attracts visitors from more than 90 countries, with $171 million in direct spending in the Fox Valley region, a university study found.
- EAA AirVenture Oshkosh brings an estimated $257 million in annual economic impact to Wisconsin's Fox Valley region, based on 2024 data.
- The economic impact results from extensive visitor spending and community involvement, with more than 70% of attendees coming from outside Wisconsin.
- The study found $171 million in direct spending across five counties and 2,092 jobs supported regionally, including 815 in Oshkosh itself.
- Jack Pelton emphasized that due to AirVenture's expansion after the 2017 economic impact analysis, it was necessary to conduct an updated study that accurately captures the present conditions.
- The findings imply that AirVenture significantly benefits local businesses and communities beyond the event grounds, generating new property tax revenue and statewide economic activity.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
12 Articles
12 Articles
Coverage Details
Total News Sources12
Leaning Left0Leaning Right0Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution100% Center
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources are Center
100% Center
C 100%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
