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By CFJC Today

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Report: TRU a significant economic driver in Interior, province

Oct 6, 2024 | 4:00 PM

Thompson Rivers University issued a news release on Friday (Oct. 4) to call attention to an economic impact report.

The release notes TRU is a significant economic driver for the B.C. Interior, injecting $2.2 billion into the provincial economy and $885.2 million into the regional economy through operations spending, construction, student spending and alumni impacts.

Key findings from the Lightcast report were presented to TRU’s Board of Governors on Friday and highlighted the university’s substantial economic footprint for the fiscal year 2023-24, according to the release.

“This study illustrates not only TRU’s significant role as one of the largest employers in the region, but also highlights how our graduates strengthen the local and provincial economies through their skills that are valued in increased incomes, improved workplace profitability and effectiveness and reduced reliance on government-supported services,” TRU President and Vice-Chancellor Brett Fairbairn said in the release.

The Lightcast report also provided details on the university’s impact in the Williams Lake area, where TRU’s campus there added $27 million to the regional district’s economy, notes the release.

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To read the full report, go online to www.tru.ca/economic-impact.