Vibrant Community, Booming Economy
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 7:00–10:00 a.m.
California Center for the Arts Escondido Conference Center
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92027 BOOK FREE TICKETS (reservations required)
In partnership with the North County Economic Development Council and Americans for the Arts, the North County Arts Network (NCAN) will present the “Arts & Economic Summit: Vibrant Community, Booming Economy.” The summit is free of charge and breakfast is provided.
Joining the keynoteote speaker, Randy Cohen, will be David Malmuth, Partner, I.D.E.A. Partners, Peter Ronchetti, General Manager, Legoland and Susan Bruinzeel, Senior Director of Planning and Research for the San Diego Tourism Authority. John Eger, Director, Creative Economy Initiative, San Diego State University will be our master of ceremony and moderator and Mike Cully, CEO of North County Economic Development Corporation, will make welcoming remarks.
NCAN’S mission for the summit is to connect the arts and business communities for mutually beneficial interactions. Goals include demonstrating the value of the arts in enhancing economic growth through increased tourism and community branding, building a stronger more competent workforce and supplying thecreativity needed for future generations of prosperity. Keynote speaker, Mr. Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research and Policy for Americans for the Arts, will make a presentation on the financial impact of the arts, highlighting job creation, generating commerce and building tourism. Mr. Cohen will also discuss the just-released, “Arts & Economic Prosperity, the national impact study of nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences.”
“As we strive to make the San Diego North County region the premier place to live, work and play, we need to focus on the significant impact the arts industry has on the quality of life here,” said North County Economic Development Corporation CEO, Mike Cully. “There are thousands of residents in our region with a wealth of talent and a powerful desire to promote and build this industry, and the San Diego North County Economic Development Council strongly supports this effort. Art enhances life and drives economic growth. It’s a very tangible element in our region and one that often makes the difference when working to attract business. It is for these reasons that we support NCAN’s efforts to highlight this industry and shine a spotlight on its contributions to North County.”
Funding for the summit was provided by grants from the County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program and Community Enhancement Program.
NORTH COUNTY ARTS NETWORK (www.sdncan.org)
Established in 2015, the mission of the North County Arts Network is to serve, advance, and lead the diverse network of organizations and individuals who work in the arts in North County and San Diego. The organization represents more than 200 arts nonprofit organizations and community groups and provides services, educational programming and networking opportunities. More info: www.sdncan.org
LINKS
North County Economic Development Council: https://www.sdnedc.org/
Randy Cohen bio: http://www.americansforthearts.org/about-americans-for-the-arts/staff/randy-i-cohen
John Eger bio: http://jms.sdsu.edu/index.php/faculty/eger
Arts & Economic Prosperity V: http://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-5
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 from 7:00–10:00 a.m.
California Center for the Arts Escondido Conference Center
340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92027 BOOK FREE TICKETS (reservations required)
In partnership with the North County Economic Development Council and Americans for the Arts, the North County Arts Network (NCAN) will present the “Arts & Economic Summit: Vibrant Community, Booming Economy.” The summit is free of charge and breakfast is provided.
Joining the keynoteote speaker, Randy Cohen, will be David Malmuth, Partner, I.D.E.A. Partners, Peter Ronchetti, General Manager, Legoland and Susan Bruinzeel, Senior Director of Planning and Research for the San Diego Tourism Authority. John Eger, Director, Creative Economy Initiative, San Diego State University will be our master of ceremony and moderator and Mike Cully, CEO of North County Economic Development Corporation, will make welcoming remarks.
NCAN’S mission for the summit is to connect the arts and business communities for mutually beneficial interactions. Goals include demonstrating the value of the arts in enhancing economic growth through increased tourism and community branding, building a stronger more competent workforce and supplying thecreativity needed for future generations of prosperity. Keynote speaker, Mr. Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research and Policy for Americans for the Arts, will make a presentation on the financial impact of the arts, highlighting job creation, generating commerce and building tourism. Mr. Cohen will also discuss the just-released, “Arts & Economic Prosperity, the national impact study of nonprofit arts organizations and their audiences.”
“As we strive to make the San Diego North County region the premier place to live, work and play, we need to focus on the significant impact the arts industry has on the quality of life here,” said North County Economic Development Corporation CEO, Mike Cully. “There are thousands of residents in our region with a wealth of talent and a powerful desire to promote and build this industry, and the San Diego North County Economic Development Council strongly supports this effort. Art enhances life and drives economic growth. It’s a very tangible element in our region and one that often makes the difference when working to attract business. It is for these reasons that we support NCAN’s efforts to highlight this industry and shine a spotlight on its contributions to North County.”
Funding for the summit was provided by grants from the County of San Diego Neighborhood Reinvestment Program and Community Enhancement Program.
NORTH COUNTY ARTS NETWORK (www.sdncan.org)
Established in 2015, the mission of the North County Arts Network is to serve, advance, and lead the diverse network of organizations and individuals who work in the arts in North County and San Diego. The organization represents more than 200 arts nonprofit organizations and community groups and provides services, educational programming and networking opportunities. More info: www.sdncan.org
LINKS
North County Economic Development Council: https://www.sdnedc.org/
Randy Cohen bio: http://www.americansforthearts.org/about-americans-for-the-arts/staff/randy-i-cohen
John Eger bio: http://jms.sdsu.edu/index.php/faculty/eger
Arts & Economic Prosperity V: http://www.americansforthearts.org/by-program/reports-and-data/research-studies-publications/arts-economic-prosperity-5
Fundraiser to benefit the Unatti Foundation, Nepal
Sunday, November 15th 3-6pm
Solana Beach City Hall Gallery
ART & VINTAGE SALE – THIS SATURDAY
Date: December 17th, 2016 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: 1155 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Looking for fabulous gifts for loved ones? Please join us this Saturday, December 17th. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a giant ART & VINTAGE sale offering affordable, original art and interesting vintage items.
This is a fundraiser by SYNERGY ARTS FOUNDATION to support the surviving artists of the devastating fire at the Ghost Ship, the Oakland artists’ colony in which 36 artists perished.
Plenty of street parking as well as across the road in the Church parking lot.
We hope to see you there. Thank you for your support.
Date: December 17th, 2016 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: 1155 Melba Rd, Encinitas, CA 92024, USA
Looking for fabulous gifts for loved ones? Please join us this Saturday, December 17th. from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for a giant ART & VINTAGE sale offering affordable, original art and interesting vintage items.
This is a fundraiser by SYNERGY ARTS FOUNDATION to support the surviving artists of the devastating fire at the Ghost Ship, the Oakland artists’ colony in which 36 artists perished.
Plenty of street parking as well as across the road in the Church parking lot.
We hope to see you there. Thank you for your support.
