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• Gathering of diverse community members <br /> • Strong grassroots network <br /> • One-stop shopping —THE Resource <br /> Economic Impact <br /> • Arts and historical attractions = cornerstone of tourism in Orange County <br /> • 3 of top 10 Orange County attractions = arts-related <br /> • Presence of creative professionals » amount visitors will spend <br /> • Higher proportions of workers in arts-related occupations » retention and attraction of <br /> residents <br /> • Presence of creative workers » rising household incomes <br /> • The Research Triangle Region employs 42,216 people in "creative enterprise". <br /> "Economic Contribution of North Carolina's Cultural Industries" by the Policy, Research, and <br /> Strategic Planning Division of the NC Dept of Commerce, June 2009. <br /> ["I "Creative Economy: The Arts Industry in North Carolina", NC Arts Council, 2007. <br /> Economic Impact <br /> • Nonprofit arts attendees = $22.87 above event cost <br /> • Non-local attendees = 2x more than local attendees ($38.05 vs $21.75).1"'1 <br /> • Total visitor spending in Orange County = $144.07 million in 2010.I'v] <br /> • Clean "industry" <br /> • Even out seasonal fluctuations <br /> • Businesses thrive <br /> • Taxable dollars <br /> "Arts & Economic Prosperity III: The Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts and Culture <br /> Organizations and Their Audiences", Americans for the Arts. <br /> I'v]Orange County office of Economic Development <br /> What Sorts of Events? <br /> Many groups and individuals have expressed the desire for appropriate venues for: <br /> • Educational events for all ages <br /> • Art, movement, and music classes for all ages <br /> • Poetry readings, writing workshops, and other literary events <br /> • Cultural and historical exhibits <br />