The Creative Economy
The Creative Economy
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Dec. 9 Meeting Minutes
Creative Economy Advisory Panel
Minutes for Meeting 2
Dec. 9, 2009

Nov. 12 Meeting Minutes
Creative Economy Advisory Panel
Minutes for Meeting 1
Nov. 12, 2009

How Can You Get Involved in the Creative Economy Advisory Panel?
The Lieutenant Governor's Office and the Colorado Office of Economic Development are convening a group of 50 advisors to provide input regarding strategies to promote and support this important economic sector. The panel meetings are not open to the public due to space constraints, but this web site has been created as a tool to provide information and to solicit public feedback.

Curate This! 2010 - Denver
What happened to the City of Denver, and it's communities support for Curate This! 2010 - Denver?
http://www.thebecafoundation.org/global/2009/12/wed-like-your-input-on-t...

Can Art Save a Mall?
That’s the hope in suburban St. Louis, where a huge shopping mall was scheduled for demolition even before the recession hit. Instead of tearing it down, why not open its vast spaces—more than 200,000 square feet—to artists? The community would benefit, and local artists would get a chance to take a risk, start a business, or pursue a dream. And so ArtSpace was born.
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Defining Colorado's Creative Economy
General discussion
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Dec. 9 Meeting Presentation
Dec. 9 Meeting Advance Readings
Nov. 12 Meeting
Nov. 12 Meeting Presentations
Nov. 12 Meeting Advance Readings

Dec. 9 Meeting Minutes
Creative Economy Advisory Panel
Minutes for Meeting 2
Dec. 9, 2009

Nov. 12 Meeting Minutes
Creative Economy Advisory Panel
Minutes for Meeting 1
Nov. 12, 2009

How Can You Get Involved in the Creative Economy Advisory Panel?
The Lieutenant Governor's Office and the Colorado Office of Economic Development are convening a group of 50 advisors to provide input regarding strategies to promote and support this important economic sector. The panel meetings are not open to the public due to space constraints, but this web site has been created as a tool to provide information and to solicit public feedback.

Curate This! 2010 - Denver
What happened to the City of Denver, and it's communities support for Curate This! 2010 - Denver?
http://www.thebecafoundation.org/global/2009/12/wed-like-your-input-on-t...

Can Art Save a Mall?
That’s the hope in suburban St. Louis, where a huge shopping mall was scheduled for demolition even before the recession hit. Instead of tearing it down, why not open its vast spaces—more than 200,000 square feet—to artists? The community would benefit, and local artists would get a chance to take a risk, start a business, or pursue a dream. And so ArtSpace was born.

ELLE DECOR goes to Denver
Elle Decor Magazine talks up Denver's cultural mix of western and modern. "The intersection of these two ideals—and the distant mountains—infuse it with an optimism that permeates every facet of life." Read the article at
http://www.pointclickhome.com/travel/articles/elle_decor_goes_denver

How should we define Colorado's Creative Economy?
Louisiana's Cultural Economy includes culinary arts, design, entertainment, literary, visual arts & crafts and preservation. Add Your Comments now to help us define what should be included in our definition of Colorado's Creative Economy.

Happiest U.S. States - note reference to artists
Another interesting metric...note Colorado's high score...
Happiest U.S. states are wealthy and tolerant
Though you might not be able to run away from your problems, moving to another state could be good for the soul.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33830268/ns/health-mental_health/?GT1=43001

Links to College In Colorado, Career Clusters and Plans of Study
www.CollegeInColorado.org is home to over 350,000 individual career and academic plans/portfolios for Colorado students and adult career explorers.

Third Creative Economy Advisory Panel Meeting
Location

Second Creative Economy Advisory Panel Meeting
Location
Defining Colorado's Creative Economy
General discussion
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