Special Section: Maine's Creative Economy

Blaine House Conference on the Creative Economy

May 6-7, 2004
Bates Mill Complex
Lewiston, Maine

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Join Governor John Elias Baldacci as he holds the first ever conference on Maine's Creative Economy. This conference will explore economic development that utilizes community resources to leverage investment for sustainable growth.

Economic development and arts and cultural experts throughout New England are looking to Maine as it takes the leadership position on the Creative Economy. Through Governor Baldacci's initiative, Maine is far ahead of many other states. You will want to be a part of the discussion on May 6 and 7, 2004.

You will meet and network with economic sectors that have rarely, if ever, been in the same room together. You'll learn how some communities are getting it right the first time and experiencing renaissance growth. You'll meet artists who have developed major businesses, economic development experts who have revitalized their downtowns and investment bankers who are realizing real returns on investments in formerly depressed communities.

> You will want to be part of this discussion.

> Help inform the general public and present the Creative Economy concept and case studies.

> Develop strategies and policies to act on opportunities to use the Creative Economy approach in our community and economic development efforts.

> Adapt current urban Creative Economy model findings to our rural state.

Who Should Attend?

State and local economic development/ planning officials and agencies
Arts and cultural individuals and organizations
Municipalities
Creative Economy entrepreneurs
Legislators
Community and rural development agencies
State and regional tourism officials
Finance institutions

For more information or to share an idea:

Abbe Levin
Maine Arts Commission
25 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
207/287-2710
abbe.levin@maine.gov

www.mainecreativeeconomy.org