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Archive Home > 2008 > May > 28 > Memorial Day crowds ‘a very nice surprise’

Memorial Day crowds ‘a very nice surprise’

Strong start to a pivotal revenue season gives businesses reason to be optimistic

By Jeff McDonald / The Bulletin
May 28, 2008

A steady dose of out-of-town visitors over the long Memorial Day weekend boosted the spirits of local business owners, who hope a busier weekend bodes well for the pivotal revenue season ahead.

Summer accounts for half the revenue of Central Oregon’s estimated $570.7 million-a-year....

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