Canaveral Port Generated $2 Billion in Community Impact in 2012

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Business activity at Port Canaveral generated $2 billion and 17,000 jobs for the local community in 2012, up 73 percent in business revenue since 2009, according to a newly released consultant’s economic impact assessment.

The survey of 294 tenants and service providers found that port-related business activities generated an increase of 30-percent job growth, personal income of $808 million and $248 million in local purchases. State and local taxes paid totaled $74.3 million.

The study also found that 40 percent of cruise passengers stay in a local hotel at least one night before their cruise and each passenger spends at least $100 while in Brevard County. Crew members were found to spend $385 per visit in the area, mostly on retail purchases.