Jenny Mizelle CEcD Town of Holly Springs NC October 25, 2011

* Population data provided by Holly Springs Planning and Zoning

  WIRED GRANT CEA Strategic plan summary Creative Enterprises in the Piedmont Triad Economy NAICS codes

NEXT STEPS  Identification of key players  Outreach and explanation  Invitation to first event AGENDAS  February - intro session with Diane Cherry as facilitator  June – speaker: Tom Rabon, NewKind and Red Hat  August - workshop

1. Read Daniel Pink’s book “A Whole New Mind” 2. Wrap your mind around what occupations and industries compose the creative economy 3. Take stock of the assets in your community 4. Manage expectations 5. Attend as many seminars and events as practical 6. Apply for grants and seek funding 7. Maintain the momentum

ExpectedDesired Creative Asset InventoryXX Network Group EstablishedXX Ownership of Initiative by MembersX Secure Financing for InitiativesX Annual Growth of MembershipXX Physical Location Established for Group: work, networking, entrepreneurial support, showcase for artwork X Master Plan for Public ArtXX Mims Property Master PlanXX Mims Property DevelopmentXX Holly Springs Brand of Creativity AchievedX Recruitment of CE Companies to Holly SpringsX

Jenny Mizelle CEcD Town of Holly Springs NC

North Carolina Creative Economy Wiki

Project Purpose To aggregate the strengths and resources of creative industries-related organizations so that they may connect and collaborate; and to provide a meeting place for the organizations to market their services to their customers.

Project Structure RTS has given us permission to use their categories for organizing creative economy resources. We intend for the Resource Providers that fall into these categories to be the primary users and content generators on the site.

Category Description Social Infrastructure Guilds, councils, trade associations, arts centers Informal clubs, networks, and organizations. Education and Training Programs and instruction aimed at developing or enhancing creative talent within educational institutions and supporting industries. Places and Spaces Museums, historic sites, gardens, arts districts, neighborhoods, exhibition halls, film and music studios, incubators, and shared space in which creative assets and enterprises can be created, housed, and displayed. Resources Funding, incentive programs, and information and/or assistance provided by government agencies, non-profit or for-profit organizations, and private foundations.

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