SDHSAA collects data on economic impact of state events

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By Dana Hess

For the S.D. NewsMedia Association

PIERRE — The South Dakota High School Activities Association has begun to collect data from state tournaments to gauge the economic impact of those events. 

According to SDHSAA Executive Director Dan Swartos, the study will help the association engage with local chambers of commerce in an effort show the economic worth of the state events and perhaps find a way get local businesses to lower costs for hotel rooms and food. 

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