Contribution to the Local Economy
Contribution to the Local Economy
Cowichan Tribes’ total expenditures for the combined operations for 2014/15 were $50 million. About 80% of this is spent directly in the Cowichan Valley.
Expenditures in the Cowichan Valley Region (2015)
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Goods & Services:
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$ 19 million
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Payroll:
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$ 15 million
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Social Assistance:
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$ 6 million
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TOTAL:
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$ 40 million
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**Updated Nov. 24/15
Member Expenditures in the Cowichan Valley Region*
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Number of Cowichan Households**:
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600
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x Average Annual Household income:
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$20,000
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x Percent spent locally:
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75%
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TOTAL:
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$9 million
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* Estimate only
** On and Off Reserve