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New Study Finds Iona College Contributed Nearly $300M To Regional Economy New Study Finds Iona College Contributed Nearly $300M To Regional Economy
New Study Finds Iona College Contributed Nearly $300M To Regional Economy Iona College contributed nearly $300 million to the regional economy, according to a brand-new study. Iona College contributed $284.4 million to the economy and was responsible for 1,930 jobs in 2017, the college announced. The figure represents a near $26 million increase from the previous year. The study was commissioned by the Albany-based Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities, who evaluated more than 100 private, not-for-profit schools. The study found that Iona College’s presence translated into $104.3 million direct spending; $36.5 million in student and visitor spending…