"Thanks to the funding provided by Northern Development that was used to upgrade the club, we have seen our memberships increase by thirty three per cent. Our members really enjoy the improved facilities, and appreciate the safe atmosphere."
Art Moi, President, Terrace Rod and Gun Club
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Positive Economic Impacts in Terrace
The extensive upgrade and expansion of the rod and gun club's facilities was necessary to address the issue of meeting an increase in community demand by increasing the quality of service the club can provide as well as a larger, safe environment for target shooting practice. The increased capacity this project has created is enabling the club to host larger events, and to be used for law enforcement training. The increased number of events, increased membership, and increased range rentals has resulted in growing revenues for the club.
As a result of the upgrades and facility expansion by the Terrace Rod and Gun Club, the number of visitors from outside Terrace who use the club has grown and local businesses are experiencing positive economic spinoffs. The feasibility study results indicated that Terrace's local economy benefits from a 3:1 multiplier for spending within the local economy based on the activity and events the club attracts to the community. This project is helping generate additional revenue within local small businesses and is also helping to create direct new employment and additional seasonal employment in Terrace and Thornhill.
Since the completion of the project, local businesses are seeing the shooting range help target economic activity throughout the community.
