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Economist to explain why arts are vital to prosperity BOWLING GREEN, O. — Dr. Richard Florida, a Carnegie Mellon economist who has written a groundbreaking book on the role of
the arts in the economic vitality of communities, will speak on “The Rise of the Creative Class in Greater Toledo” on Nov.
14 at the Toledo Museum of Art.
The program is being co-sponsored the City of Toledo and the Bowling Green State University Office of the President, College
of Arts and Sciences, Graduate College, College of Musical Arts, School of Art and the Department of Theatre and Film; The
Blade Foundation, Buckeye CableSystem; Dana Corp., Owens-Corning, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority; the Regional Growth
Partnership, and Regional Technology Alliance, among others.
Florida’s best-selling book, “The Rise of the Creative Class: And How It’s Transforming Work, Leisure Community and Everyday
Life,” has inspired cities across the United States to implement new creative strategies to help their local economies flourish.
Currently the Heinz Professor of Economic Development at Carnegie Mellon, Florida also leads the Software Industry Center.
In addition, he is the founder and principal of two companies: the Creativity Group, an innovative communications and strategies
team, and Catalytix, a strategy-consulting firm where he advises regions, governments and corporations around the world.
His address in Toledo, part of the Mayor’s Summit on the Arts, Education and Technology, will take place from noon to 2 p.m.
in the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle.
For free ticket reservations to attend or for more information, call 419-245-1494.
(Posted November 04, 2003 )
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