Summer camps.

• Position: Western

Summer camps contribute more than memories to western North Carolina, says a survey of their economic impact on Buncombe, Henderson, Jackson and Transylvania counties last year.

$218 million

Direct economic impact. Indirect spending was $365 million.

279%

Increase in indirect spending since 1999.

10,335

Full-time-equivalent jobs created in addition to camp staff

$33 million

Tax revenue.

Source: North Carolina...