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The Insider: Mayor Nutter Reopens Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy

On July 18, 2008, Mayor Michael A. Nutter signed an order creating the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. In addition, Mayor Nutter announced Gary Steuer as Chief Cultural Officer, who will begin his term in October.

The re-establishment of this office fulfills a promise that Mayor Nutter emphasized during his campaign; to restore an office that was cut from the City's budget four years ago. Mayor Nutter also re-established the Cultural Advisory Council, which will advise his administration on issues related to arts and culture, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports. Joe Kluger, associate principal at the arts-consulting firm WolfBrown, will head the council.

"We are very serious about arts and culture and the creative economy here in Philadelphia," said Mayor Nutter, who was given a standing ovation by the packed room of arts community members who attended the announcement. "Art and culture are not just about pretty pictures and performances....They are also an economic development tool, a tremendous asset for the city."

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Innovation Spotlight: New, Experienced, Production Company in Town

Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative industry entrepreneurs and young professionals making an impact on the Philadelphia Region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the tremendous innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's economy.

July's spotlight on creativity is creative entrepreneur, David Fish. David and his business partner, John Knapich, opened Assembly, a production and post-production company based in Manayunk, this past month. David and John offer more than 40 years of experience in producing, editing and directing for companies such as Miramax Films, NFL Films and Digitas Health.

As partner and Executive Director of Assembly, David oversees sales, strategy marketing and client service operations. He also edits, directs, and produces as needed and is especially interested in non-linear video editing and is always focused on ways to grow the business.

Photo: (left to right) John Knapich and David Fish

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Register Today for createAdelphia: The Philly Creative Jobs Event

Join Innovation Philadelphia and Philly Creative Guide for createAdelphia: The Philly Creative Jobs Event. Job seekers, meet employers one-on-one at a creative industries career fair and access a new interactive job website, Philly Creative Jobs, for professionals with skills in fields including architecture, design, information technology, and communications and marketing. Employers, recruit hundreds of the best and the brightest creative talent from the Philadelphia Region.

Join us at World Cafe Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia) on Thursday, September 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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In the News

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Young Professionals and Professional Development Organizations Unite

On Wednesday, July 16, Innovation Philadelphia hosted a Young Professional Showcase with Center City District at Davio's. Over 200 young professionals attended to meet representatives from professional development organizations.

Held in conjunction with Center City District SIPs, the summer's hottest happy hour series, young professionals learned how to get involved in young professional chapters of regional organizations. Young professionals from the Philadelphia Region networked to learn about the organizations initiatives, upcoming events and more.

» Check out pictures from the event.

Join us for the final Young Professionals Showcase, featuring social networking organizations, on August 20 at Table 31 (Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia) from 5 to 7 p.m.

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Your Opinion Counts

Young professionals are critical to fuel economic growth and fill the pipeline with innovative thinkers who will become future entrepreneurs and business and civic leaders in Philadelphia. When asked about involvement in organizations, the results are in:

Poll Results

What is the first task you would like to see the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy address?

Funding for non-profit arts organizations
Capital start-up for creative industry companies
Promotion of the Philadelphia Region as a creative destination
Acting as liaison to connect businesses with the creative economy

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