The Creative Economy within the United States of AmericaDr Tyrone GrandisonDeputy Chief Data Officer

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The creative economy spans arts, culture, media, design, technology, education, health care, and law.

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US Creative Economy

~ 14 million workers< 10 % of workforce5-6 x Canada or U.K.Source: NESTA, April 2016.

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Metro Share of Creative Employment

San Jose 20.3%

Washington, D.C. 18.3%

San Francisco 17.4%

Austin 15.1%

Seattle 15.1%

Provo-Orem, UT 15.1%

Huntsville, AL 15.0%

Raleigh 14.7%

Denver 14.7%

Bridgeport, CT 14.4%

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The US Department of Commerce creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity

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DOC Supporting The Creative Economy

Intellectual Property

Trade

Economic Development

Dr Tyrone Grandisontgrandison@doc.gov