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.

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 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

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

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