Establish a Governor Appointed Commission to Provide Leadership for the Growth of the Creative Economy
No established Council
Rhode Island Economic Policy Council| • | General Economy Focus |
| • | Comprised of traditional businesses, education, policy, and political leaders |
International arts dealer, Geoff Sutton was hired to head a new Creative Enterprise Development Department in February of 2004
| • | The position is funded through and reports officially to Dave Gibson, the state’s chief business officer |
| • | The department, within the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, will work closely with the Montana Arts Council. |
Maine Creative Economy Council
| • | Governor Balducci has appointed John Rohman to serve as Chair |
| • | This Council is in the process of forming its membership and outlining its goals for representing the Creative Economy in Maine |