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 The Creative Industries
in Pinellas County: 2009 Report
The Creative Industries report offers a research-based approach to understanding the scope and economic importance of the arts in Pinellas County. The recent data figures were compiled by Dunn & Bradstreet for Americans for the Arts. Nationally, there are 686,076 businesses involved in the creation or distribution of the arts that employ 2.8 million people, representing 4.2% of all businesses and 2.04% of all employees. In comparison, as of January 2009, Pinellas County is home to 2,548 arts-related businesses that employ 10,989 people. These arts-centric businesses play an important role in building and sustaining economic vibrancy. See the full report |
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Broadway producer Rocco Landesman to head NEA
Now for something completely different in arts policy: Rocco Landesman, a Broadway producer whose hit shows included Angels in America, The Producers and Big River, has been nominated today by President Barack Obama to be the next chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. Read more ... |
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