Local Economic Impact

Local Economic Impact Statement

Of the Port of Milwaukee

The Port of Milwaukee Economic Impact Study was conducted to identify the economic impact of the Port commercial activity has upon its locality. The study, based on 2000 data, measures the impact of Port business on the Milwaukee area economy in terms of jobs, income and tax revenues. The analysis was done by Martin Associates of Lanchaster, Pennsylvania under contract with the St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Employment

Direct jobs.......... 1,119

Indirect jobs....... 909

Total jobs:.......... 2,028

Personal Wages and Salaries

$93.6 Million

Business Revenue

$79.6 Million

Local Taxes...................... $. 3.6 Million

State Taxes ...................... $ 6.9 Million

Federal Taxes .................. $24.5 Million

A PDF of Wisconsin's Copmmercial Ports - An Economic Overview by the WI DOT can be found at:

http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/water/docs/ports-econ-report.pdf

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