Journal Article
Economic revitalization through the arts: the creative economy
Becker, Beate (2006-04)
Whether artists' lofts lure tourists or graphic designers enhance manufacturing, the benefits of the creative economy are everywhere. Today New England is learning the value of fully integrating this source of growth into economic-development agendas.
Communities and Banking , Issue Spr , Pages 6-9

Journal Article
The creative economy, public policy, and community development
Burke, Mollie S. (2010-10)
On the first Friday evening of every month, residents and visitors fill the streets of Brattleboro, a 12,000-person community located on the Connecticut River in Vermont. Considered one of the top 10 small ?Art Towns? in America, Brattleboro shows how the arts can boost a region?s economic vitality.
Communities and Banking , Issue Fall , Pages 22-24