Two major industries are at the heart of the Lake Chelan Valley economy– agriculture and tourism. Tourism attracts over 2 million visitors annually, with visitors spending an estimated $417 million per year that supports about 5,000 jobs. The Valley’s five golf courses attract tourists from around the world, contributing to the larger tourism economy. The City of Chelan owns and operates the Lake Chelan Golf Course (LCGC), and commissioned Earth Economics to perform a study on the economic impact of this course to better understand its contribution to the regional economy.