THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2014, 2:45-4:15 PM
New Mexico’s arts, tourism, preservation and MainStreet movements have a profound effect on local economies and the statewide economy. Recent independent studies prove that our work to build creative communities is impressive community-based economic development that warrants continued investment. The speakers will present compelling findings from several economic impact analyses. Learn how to harness the results to inform your organization’s strategic action plan and communicate to your partners that providing you with time and funding is a sound investment.
SPEAKERS:
Shelle Sanchez, Ph.D., Director for Strategic Initiatives and Development, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
Jeffrey Mitchell, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist II, University of New Mexico Bureau of Business and Economic Research
James Orr, Research Director and Chief Information Officer, New Mexico Tourism Department
MODERATOR:
Keith Kjelstrom, Economic Positioning Program Associate, New Mexico MainStreet