UH Athletics is in RED but making $ - More Hawaii politics

[Palolo_2LA]

The Hawaii Tourism Authority should be taxed! Per the study in today's SB, UH athletics generates directly/indirectly nearly 270 Million $$$. How the hell does this HTA get away with not supporting this huge $ maker? UH has only received $575,000 in the last 3 years.

If we want to have a better program with all of the amenities fit for an entity producing 270 million, we need to hold these a$$holes accountable. For those counting, the deficit this year is 3.5 Million or 1.3 percent of the $ it generates.

[Tmanz]

The Hawaii Tourism Authority should be taxed! Per the study in today's SB, UH athletics generates directly/indirectly nearly 270 Million $$$. How the hell does this HTA get away with not supporting this huge $ maker? UH has only received $575,000 in the last 3 years.

If we want to have a better program with all of the amenities fit for an entity producing 270 million, we need to hold these a$$holes accountable. For those counting, the deficit this year is 3.5 Million or 1.3 percent of the $ it generates.

May I ask how they generate that much money?

[Palolo_2LA]

The Hawaii Tourism Authority should be taxed! Per the study in today's SB, UH athletics generates directly/indirectly nearly 270 Million $$$. How the hell does this HTA get away with not supporting this huge $ maker? UH has only received $575,000 in the last 3 years.

If we want to have a better program with all of the amenities fit for an entity producing 270 million, we need to hold these a$$holes accountable. For those counting, the deficit this year is 3.5 Million or 1.3 percent of the $ it generates.

May I ask how they generate that much money?

Per Star Bulletin:

UH President David Lassner told the Board of Regents Thursday that athletics "generates about $66 million in direct spending, $128 million of Hawaii business sales, $36.9 million in income for Hawaii workers, $7 million in state tax collections and 860 jobs, so this is not small potatoes in terms of impact to the community."

SPORTS DRIVEN

(How UH sports impacts local economy)

» 20,000 visitors

» $31 million visitor spending

» $7 million state tax collections

» Created more than 860 jobs

» $36.9 million income for Hawaii workers

Note: 2013-14 figures. Source: Shidler College of Business economic impact report. Jan, 7, 2015.

In addition Lassner has said UH athletic events drew 20,000 visitors who spent a total of $31 million in 2013-14

[Tmanz]

The Hawaii Tourism Authority should be taxed! Per the study in today's SB, UH athletics generates directly/indirectly nearly 270 Million $$$. How the hell does this HTA get away with not supporting this huge $ maker? UH has only received $575,000 in the last 3 years.

If we want to have a better program with all of the amenities fit for an entity producing 270 million, we need to hold these a$$holes accountable. For those counting, the deficit this year is 3.5 Million or 1.3 percent of the $ it generates.

May I ask how they generate that much money?

Per Star Bulletin:

UH President David Lassner told the Board of Regents Thursday that athletics "generates about $66 million in direct spending, $128 million of Hawaii business sales, $36.9 million in income for Hawaii workers, $7 million in state tax collections and 860 jobs, so this is not small potatoes in terms of impact to the community."

SPORTS DRIVEN

(How UH sports impacts local economy)

» 20,000 visitors

» $31 million visitor spending

» $7 million state tax collections

» Created more than 860 jobs

» $36.9 million income for Hawaii workers

Note: 2013-14 figures. Source: Shidler College of Business economic impact report. Jan, 7, 2015.

In addition Lassner has said UH athletic events drew 20,000 visitors who spent a total of $31 million in 2013-14

Wow...UH should be getting a bigger chunk of that change

[TheDuke]

and how much did the State make in tax revenue?

[UnBiasFan]

and how much did the State TAKE in tax revenue?

... fixed that for you

[Mr.EDGE808]

and how much did the State TAKE in tax revenue?

... fixed that for you

WE ALL KNOW THE TERMINOLOGY.....GENERAL FUND!