The Economic Impact of the Military Community on Beaufort and Jasper County November 2012

 Highlights from this report include:

  • Marine Corp Air Station generated $595 million in economic impact during the fiscal year 2011 for Beaufort and Jasper Counties
  • 7.570 jobs at the Marine Corp Air Station generated an estimated $300 million in employee earnings.
  • The top five industry sectors benefitting from the Marine Corp Air Station include Construction, Real Estate, Wholesale Trade businesses. Food Services and drinking places, Medical, Dental and health practicioners.
  • MCRD Parris Island generated $465  million in economic impact during the fiscal year 2011 for Beaufort and Jasper Counties.
  • 4,019 jobs at the MCRD Parris Island generated an estimated $164 million in employee earnings.
  • The top five industry sectors benefitting from the MCRD Parris Island include Hotels and Motels, Food Services and Drinking Places, Real Estate Establishments, Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution.

Source: The Economic Impact of the Military Community on South Carolina November 2012

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