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Beer contributes $7 billion to Ohio economy according to new study
$7 billion dollars? Yes, if you believe a new economic impact study conducted by John Dunham & Associates based in New York City using data compiled in 2008.
The study, commissioned by the National Beer Wholesalers Association (NBWA) and the Beer Institute, says that America’s beer industry — made up of brewers, beer importers, beer distributors, brewer suppliers, and retailers — directly and indirectly contributes $7,766,080,145 annually to Ohio’s economy.
According to the study, the beer industry directly employs 42,998 people in Ohio, paying them $1,040,705,143 in wages. The 99 beer distributors in Ohio employ 3,864 people. Large and small brewers and beer importers employ approximately 1,829 people. Beer sales help support roughly 37,305 jobs at licensed retailers, which include supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, bars, stadiums and other outlets.
“America’s brewing industry continues to play a pivotal role in supporting this nation’s economic viability,” said Tom Long, president and chief commercial officer of MillerCoors, and chairman of the Beer Institute. “Brewers in Ohio have been a driving force in their communities for years by creating jobs and tax revenue for public services, and promoting alcohol awareness responsibility initiatives for retailers, schools, and families.”
The complete study, including state-by-state and congressional district breakdowns of economic contributions, is available at Beer Serves America, www.BeerServesAmerica.org
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By Dtown Buckeye
April 17, 2009 3:16 PM | Link to this
I will drink to that!