Penny Thomas
LAGERS retirees provide strength for their communities’ economy by re-investing their hard-earned retirement benefits back into their communities. For example, in Boone County last year, there were 611 retirees who, combined with other LAGERS beneficiaries, received over 11 million dollars from LAGERS benefits. This income is used by retirees and their families to purchase goods and services within their community. This increases the assets and strength of local area businesses, who, in return, expand their businesses and employment opportunities. There is little doubt the bones of any community consist, in large part, of the businesses found within the community. LAGERS retirees provide the calcium for these bones by providing economic strength through their LAGERS benefits.
