As total solar eclipse nears, Vermont officials expect millions in tourism dollars to pour in [Video]

As many across our region gear up for the total solar eclipse on April 8, Vermont state officials are taking a look at the potential economic impact that it could have.State Treasurer Mike Pieciak shared new data on Wednesday, estimating that Vermont will make tens of millions of dollars in eclipse-related revenue.Many local businesses already have special products, discounts, and events planned to make the most of the historic day.”We could be seeing something to the magnitude of $13 million of economic impact, or it could be over $50 million of economic impact, which really depends on how many people end up visiting Vermont,” said Pieciak.Those numbers come from a study that includes data from Nebraska, South Carolina, and Wyoming – each experienced a total solar eclipse in 2017.The data compares how many people traveled to each state, the state’s population, and how much money was spent in the days …