Massachusetts Governor Patrick Devall appointed the nation's first Creative Economy Director this month. Jason Schupbach, 32, makes U.S. history by being the first to be appointed in such as post. AHN news reports that his main task is to widen a diverse sector that includes individual artists to high-tech video game developers. AHN news reports:

"Prior to his appointment, Schupbach was connected with various cultural and economic development institutions in Boston, New York and Chicago. His last employment was director of ArtistLink in Boston, which finds and preserves affordable space for state artists.

Schupbach's appointment was hailed by the art community. Anne L'Ecuyer, associate vice president of field services for the American for the Arts, told the Boston Globe, "What's noticeable about this is it's statewide and at a high-priority level... This is big news for our industry."

Part of the new creative economy director's task is to make Massachusetts artists realize they too are businessmen entitled to assistance from the state, ranging from tax breaks to training programs. "A strong creative economy translates into a strong overall economy... These are innovators, the cutting edge," Schupbach explained to the Boston Globe."

What does this mean for the Creative Economy? Should Philadelphia consider appointing a qualified candidate for this position? Tell us what you think.