Our travels to the West Coast are always eventful and especially when the weather cooperates. This trip was perfect in terms of weather and the traffic was the best I have seen in years. (Plus Fatburger and Randy’s Donuts) Many of our partners are based in LA and all the meetings involved upcoming projects and initiatives where Georgia is a central topic of conversation.
SCAD generated $1.3 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Georgia, a 70% increase from the last report conducted for fiscal year 2019. This value is attributed to the university’s positive influence on the vitality of the economy in the state through jobs, student and visitor spending, large investment on capital projects, operational spending, public events, alumni earning power, charitable giving and public safety.
With 15 industry-leading brands under their umbrella, they tailor stays for individual needs. As an entertainment-ready company, Sonesta works with businesses and productions to meet the needs of industry cast and crew members.
During a Special Called Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 26, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Krause Sports and Entertainment, the developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth, a proposed $2 billion plus entertainment hub and arena.
The event is presented in partnership by Explore Gwinnett and Gateway 85 CID. The special invite only affair will draw over 500 of the who’s who in entertainment including directors, producers, legislators, financiers, and other creatives.
Rural and South Georgia’s Creative Industries – In each of the meetings in Albany, Moultrie and Thomasville the theme was the same. The momentum to create more economic development around film and entertainment is a push, not a pull.
The team at AGG and Chris LeDoux, founder of global visual effects company Crafty Apes, are presenting a live complimentary webinar featuring an insightful discussion on the intersection of technology and art exploring the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence.
“Nerve Gaming” adaptive esports program, supported by a grant from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation, will use video games and esports to build community among those with spinal cord injuries.
Georgia continues to lead as the most multilayered economy in the country. While other states mull over how to keep pace, Georgia business leaders continue to innovate on multiple fronts – life sciences, fintech, agriculture, renewable energy, and the creative industries. Georgia’s mutual fund of industry segments has allowed the state to hedge against inflation and interest rate fluctuations while creating stable job opportunities for citizens across the state.
With a recent focus on the film industry, a renewed focus on the music industry and very active growth in the performing arts, Georgia’s Creative Economy is growing. Obviously, the Creative Economy is essential to Georgia’s economic health, but how is this robust economy being understood, measured and managed?