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Cities Create Music, Cultural Festivals to Make Money

January 20, 2014/

Municipal officials and entrepreneurs see the power of cultural events as a way to spur short-term tourism while shaping an image of the host city as a cool, dynamic location where companies and citizens in modern, creative industries can thrive.

by Chad Kaydo

Full Story: http://www.governing.com/topics/finance/gov-cities-create-music-festivals.html

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