The Detroit Free Press reports that Bill Anderson, director of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries, will unveil the Cultural Economic Development Strategy for Michigan. The plan will create a more accurate measure of the money, jobs and taxes brought to the state from arts and culture and also encourage communities to promote cultural tourism and provides training on how to turn historical buildings into living and working spaces for artists.

Also see Cool Cities event looks to culture to boost economies in the Lansing State Journal
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