Destination Rutherford II

Economic Impact

The original goal of Destination Rutherford was to add 1,800 new primary jobs in the three-year period of 2003-2005. Instead, the econonomic development initiatve netted 9,279 primary jobs with direct earnings of $455 million.

Through Destination Rutherford II, a projected 4,000 new jobs will be added to the local economy during the next four years.

The creation of 4,000 new direct jobs in the county is estimated to generate:

  • $178.3 million in direct payroll
  • $241.6 million in personal consumption expenditures
  • 3,945 indirect and induced jobs
  • $121.7 million in indirect and induced payroll
  • $46.9 million in deposit potential for the area financial institutions

Destination Rutherford