Harnessing the Power of the Arts: Capitalizing on the Economic Power of the Creative Industry
HR Partnership | June 30, 2009
The economic power of the arts is one of America’s best kept secrets.
They are not like a Fortune 500 company that you need to lure to set up business in your area. They are not a big sports team that demands huge tax breaks — and probably a new stadium or arena — to come to town. The arts, since well before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, have been part of our social fabric and economy.
Governor Tim Kaine is participating in the Mid-Atlantic Governors’ Agreement on Ocean Conservation, a partnership among the Governors of New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia to protect the ocean waters of the Mid-Atlantic. The new regional partnership will protect and improve the health of ocean and coastal resources through improved coordination and minimized jurisdictional barriers, ensuring the resources contribute to our economic vitality and high quality of life well into the future.
Thanks to Hampton Roads’ 
19 June 2009 presentation to the Hampton Roads Partnership’s Board of Directors on Leading Transformation with Modeling & Simulation, an important industry in Hampton Roads.
At every meeting of the Hampton Roads Partnership Board of Directors, we take time to highlight “Acts of Regional Cooperation.” At the June 19, 2009 meeting, Mayor Molly Ward introduced us to Dr. Michael Canty, Manager of the 
Ron Dennis, President and COO of 
The Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau has a unique invitation for visitors (residents would enjoy this, too!):