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<p>Youth and amateur sports had a banner year in 2024, generating $90.8 million in estimated economic impact for West Michigan.</p>



<p>2025 should prove to be another exciting year, with expansion of the Meijer Sports Complex, pitching future events to be held at the new Amway Stadium, and hosting a variety of national tournaments including the 2025 World Ice Fishing Championships in February and The Hartford Nationals by Move United in July.</p>



<p>FULL ARTICLE <a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2025/01/youth-amateur-sports-generated-908m-economic-impact-in-west-michigan-last-year.html">here</a>.</p>


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Youth and Amateur Sports Generates $90.8M Economic Impact in West Michigan for 2024

West Michigan Sports Commission

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