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Sat., Sept. 4, 2004

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Sporting events mean big business in the Inland Northwest, and could become a bigger part of the regional economy.

Event organizers say the region has set a good track record of hosting major events. Next up: the 2007 U.S. Figure Skating Championship, which is expected to draw more than 100,000 fans and have an economic impact of at least $11 million, and perhaps much more.

Read more about what event organizers are doing to turn sports into dollars for the region in a story by Tom Sowa on Sunday.

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