Unleashing the potential

of creative economies

The creative economy is here — what’s your plan?

GREEN TECH &
SUSTAINABILITY

sectors, driven by creativity, will be value at $134.9 billion by 2030.

40%
GROWTH

is projected in creative sectors globally by 2030.

$2.3
TRILLION

annual revenues are generated by cultural and creative industries globally.

CREATIVE
SERVICE EXPORTS

surged to $1.4 trillion in 2022, marking a 29% increase since 2017.

RURAL
COMMUNITIES

with more "arts, design, and innovation" small businesses recover faster from downturns.

$1.1
TRILLION

value added by the U.S. Creative Economy in 2022.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

is not one-size-fits-all

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Convention & Cultural Services, City of Sacramento
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