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CV - Investing in the Creative Economy

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Originally aired March 4, 2021.

The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln produced this Next 10 Extra panel to discuss investing in the arts to develop Springfield's economy.

CV-THU-B_01.mp3
(Part 2) the Next 10 panel on Investing in the Creative Economy, how arts can lead to office and retail.
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(Part 3) the Next 10 panel on Investing in the Creative Economy, how arts can lead to office and retail.
CV-TUE-A_01.mp3
(Part 4) the Next 10 panel on Investing in the Creative Economy, how arts can lead to office and retail.
CV-TUE-B_01.mp3
(Part 5) the Next 10 panel on Investing in the Creative Economy, how arts can lead to office and retail.

Panel:

Moderator:

  • Jamie Giellis — President, Centro & lead consultant for The Next 10

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