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    Economic Impact of the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center for Horsemen
    (2005-07-28) Vinay, MaryAnn Margaret; Dr. Aram Attarian, Committee Member; Dr. Larry Gustke, Committee Chair; Dr. Gene Brothers, Committee Member
    The purpose of this study was to identify the importance of the equine industry and the economic impact created by the participants and equine centers. The United States has 7.9 million individuals participating in the recreational and showing event segments of the industry. Data suggests that the equine industry creates 1.4 million full time jobs in the United States. An economic impact of $112.1 billion and $1.9 billion in tax revenue is made in the equine industry. North Carolina's recreational equine industry segment is worth $533 million. With information about the equine industry known, an estimate of economic impact from equine events at the Senator Bob Martin Eastern Agricultural Center could be calculated for Martin County, North Carolina. A survey instrument was distributed to all the participants during ten equine events at the facility. This survey included questions on expenditures, reasons for visiting the center, visiting party composition, and length of stay. The IMPLAN Model was used to analyze the expenditure data to develop the spending for each visiting party. IMPLAN Analysis provided results which estimated the economic impact for Martin County. Results indicated with more participants there will be significant increases in economic and employment impacts, and indirect business taxes. Findings were used to make recommendations for reducing leakage, increasing event impact levels, participant demanded improvements, and future research to help accurately measure the impact of the center as visitation increases and the economic structure of Martin County changes.
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    An Examination of Variables Influencing Travel Behavior of Professional Hockey Fans.
    (2007-11-18) Mohan, Leon Jagdeo; Dr. Michael Vasu, Committee Member; Dr. Gene Brothers, Committee Member; Dr. Edwin Lindsay, Committee Member; Dr. Larry Gustke, Committee Chair
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    An Investigation into the Effectiveness of a Training Program on Student Supervisor's Self Confidence
    (2005-07-18) Ericksen, Danielle; Dr. Judy Peel, Committee Member; Dr. Larry Gustke, Committee Chair; Dr. Robb Wade, Committee Member
    The purpose of this study was to investigate whether a training program was effective on a student supervisor's self-confidence in necessary job related skills. The student supervisors who participated in this study were employees at the NC State University's Carmichael Gym. The foci of the training program were emergency procedures, conflict management and leadership skills. It was hypothesized that the training program would have a positive effect, such that the student supervisor's self-confidence would increase. Data was collected through a pre and post-test survey. The training program consisted of one-day leadership training, conflict discussions, leadership surveys and discussions, and randomized emergency procedure drills. The data was analyzed with a student t test, Wilcoxin ranked sign test, and through graphical analysis. The analysis showed a clear positive outcome in emergency procedures. Conflict management and leadership skills showed a decrease in scores, though not enough for it to be statistically significant. Future programs should focus on one section, such as emergency procedures, and emphasize the importance of it.