Voices of the Creative Economy – Why Does Place Matter to Creative Businesses? (CM | 2)

Please RSVP by Friday, June 7 to .

At this meeting we will explore the connections between economic development, business, and quality of life amenities. We will hear about the new data tool CultureBlocks from Moira Baylson of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. Larry Eichel, of Pew’s Philadelphia Research Initiative will share findings from the Philadelphia 2013: State of the City report. Lastly, there will be a panel of creative economy businesses who will share their experiences and decision-making in opening businesses in and around Philadelphia.