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It ain't easy in the Big Easy
August 28, 2007
"It ain't easy in the Big Easy" While well-meaning programs seek to restore New Orleans' battered "cultural wetlands," two years after Katrina many musicians still struggle to survive. By Larry Blumenfeld Aug. 28, ...Read More»
Landrieu: Culture equals business
August 13, 2007
BATON ROUGE - To Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu, one of Louisiana's most marketable attributes is its culture but until now, no one has ever used it as a business. Landrieu is ...Read More»
LC's Pony Fest joins economic initiative -- World Cultural Economic Forum begins Thursday
August 12, 2007
Lake Charles will be part of a statewide initiative to tap into Louisiana culture to attract economic development, create jobs and opportunity, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu said. The initiative is ...Read More»
Professionals moving to New Orleans for economic opportunities - NBC Nightly News
July 23, 2007
Copyright 2007 National Broadcasting Co. Inc. All Rights Reserved NBC News Transcripts SHOW: NBC Nightly News 6:30 PM EST NBC July 8, 2007 Sunday LENGTH: 413 words HEADLINE: Professionals moving to New Orleans for economic ...Read More»
La. towns set to host cultural economic forum
June 24, 2007
By CYNTHIA V. CAMPBELL Travel editor Baton Rouge Advocate Published: Jun 24, 2007 A new event for Louisiana, and in fact the entire world, will take place in the state this August ‹ and ...Read More»
Lieutenant governor seeks to grow 'cultural economy' with tax breaks
June 21, 2007
The Shreveport Times By Mike Hasten mhasten@gannett.com BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana's culture is an economic engine that needs a boost since 2005's hurricanes hit many of the artists, musicians and cooks who drive ...Read More»
Culture forum planned for La.
State's arts, history will be showcased
June 20, 2007
The Times-Picayune By Jaquetta White Business writer Hoping to bring international attention to what has been termed the state's cultural economy, Louisiana will host the World Cultural Economic Forum in August, Lt. Gov. ...Read More»
Louisiana's diversity on display at forum
June 20, 2007
By ADVOCATE STAFF REPORT Published: Jun 20, 2007 - Page: 12A Louisiana will host the World Cultural Economic Forum, Lt. Gov. Mitch Landrieu announced Tuesday. Scheduled Aug. 16-26, the statewide forum is designed ...Read More»
Louisiana to hold tourism forum for the second anniversary of two devastating hurricanes
June 20, 2007
The Associated Press NEW ORLEANS: Louisiana tourism officials are planning an international forum on tourism this summer on the second anniversary of two devastating hurricanes to bring attention to the state's ...Read More»
Programs scheduled to boost tourism
June 19, 2007
The Daily Advertiser Bob Moser bmoser@theadvertiser.com Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu is expected to announce plans today for a 10-day statewide tourism forum in late August, with representatives from as many as ...Read More»
State Forum To Celebrate Louisiana Culture
June 19, 2007
Associated Press / WDSU BATON ROUGE, La. -- As the second anniversaries of two major hurricanes approach, Louisiana plans an August forum of tourism officials from around the world, capping what ...Read More»
State to hold forum celebrating Louisiana culture
June 19, 2007
Associated Press - June 19, 2007 6:24 PM ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) - As the second anniversaries of 2 major hurricanes approach, Louisiana plans an August forum of tourism officials from ...Read More»
State to host cultural and economic forum
June 19, 2007
News Channel Five Staff Report Lieutenant Governor Mitch Landrieu says Louisiana will host the World Cultural Economic Forum. Scheduled August 16th-26th, Landrieu says the statewide forum is designed to bring national and ...Read More»
Landrieu to announce new event
June 18, 2007
The Times-Picayune Posted by prussell June 18, 2007 1:11PM Lt. Gov, Mitch Landrieu and the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism will hold a press conference Tuesday to announce a statewide ...Read More»
Culture Cash
June 06, 2007
A set of so-called "cultural economy" tax credits could help Lafayette realize a number of its development goals, from arts and architecture to entertainment and culinary delights. The Independent Weekly By Jeremy ...Read More»
Press Releases
TEN-DAY STATEWIDE DISLPAY OF CULTURE CULMINATES IN NEW ORLEANS WITH MULTI-NATIONAL DISCUSSION
Economic Development for Many Communities Fueled by Cultural Economies
August 25, 2007
NEW ORLEANS, LA. - Lt. Governor Landrieu gathered cultural leaders from around the world today at Le Petit Theatre for an "Executive Session" as the World Cultural Economic Forum (WCEF) ...Read More»
WORLD CULTURAL ECONOMIC FORUM RELEASES FEATURED PANELISTS AND MODERATORS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
August 23, 2007
BATON ROUGE, LA - Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu announced today an updated roster of nationally and internationally renowned panelists and moderators who will participate in the Executive Session of the ...Read More»
THE WORLD CULTURAL ECONOMIC FORUM RELEASES LOUISIANA EVENTS CALENDAR
July 24, 2007
BATON ROUGE, LA - Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu announced today a diverse lineup of cultural, arts and entertainment events as part of the "Cultural Passport" of activities to be showcased ...Read More»
FLOODWALL EXHIBIT JOINS CULTURAL ECONOMY MOVEMENT
July 13, 2007
Rich Displays of Louisiana Culture To Highlight World Cultural Economic Forum BATON ROUGE, LA. - Jana Napoli's FLOODWALL Exhibit opened today at the State Museum in Baton Rouge as one of ...Read More»
ANNUAL WORLD CULTURAL ECONOMIC FORUM
ANNOUNCED BY LT. GOVERNOR LANDRIEU
Statewide Event Will Highlight
Louisiana's Cultural Industry
June 19, 2007
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Surrounded by arts, culture and tourism leaders, Lt. Governor Mitch Landrieu today announced the demonstration year of the World Cultural Economic Forum, which will highlight Louisiana's ...Read More»
