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Harnessing Creativity for Economic Development: Strategies and Insights for Holly Springs

On October 25, 2011, Jenny Mizelle CEcD presented a strategic plan for enhancing Holly Springs, NC, through creative economy initiatives. The session focused on identifying and leveraging local creative assets, fostering collaboration among organizations, and engaging the community in creative enterprises. Key steps include outreach, funding opportunities, and hosting events to encourage creative industries’ growth. This project aims to connect creative organizations and promote their services, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic development in the Piedmont Triad area.

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Harnessing Creativity for Economic Development: Strategies and Insights for Holly Springs

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  1. Creativity AS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Jenny Mizelle CEcD Town of Holly Springs NC October 25, 2011

  2. LOCATION

  3. population * Population data provided by Holly Springs Planning and Zoning

  4. NOVARTIS VACCINES

  5. Inventory of Creative Assets • www.piedmontriadnc.com • WIRED GRANT • CEA Strategic plan summary • Creative Enterprises in the Piedmont Triad Economy • NAICS codes

  6. Taking the leap NEXT STEPS • Identification of key players • Outreach and explanation • Invitation to first event AGENDAS • February - intro session with Diane Cherry as facilitator • June – speaker: Tom Rabon, NewKind and Red Hat • August - workshop

  7. Our Creative team

  8. DOWNTOWN HOLLY SPRINGS

  9. Property acquisition

  10. Recommendations • Read Daniel Pink’s book “A Whole New Mind” • Wrap your mind around what occupations and industries compose the creative economy • Take stock of the assets in your community • Manage expectations • Attend as many seminars and events as practical • Apply for grants and seek funding • Maintain the momentum

  11. Goals and outcomes

  12. THANK YOU! Jenny Mizelle CEcD Town of Holly Springs NC Jenny.mizelle@hollyspringsnc.us www.hollyspringsnc.org

  13. North Carolina Creative Economy Wiki

  14. Project Purpose • To aggregate the strengths and resources of creative industries-related organizations so that they may connect and collaborate; • and to provide a meeting place for the organizations to market their services to their customers.

  15. Project Structure • RTS has given us permission to use their categories for organizing creative economy resources. We intend for the Resource Providers that fall into these categories to be the primary users and content generators on the site.

  16. Help us design the best tool to meet your needs

  17. Questions/Contact Christa Wagner Vinson (919) 715-6376 cwagnervinson@nccommerce.com Allan Sandoval (919) 715-1803 asandoval@nccommerce.com

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