Brown and Trueitt: Dover Residents Chosen to Help Boost Creative Economy, Tourism


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When Akima Brown and Sad Truiett first moved to Dover, Del., more than a decade ago, they didn't think much of the city's struggling arts and culture industry.

But now, with a $1 million grant from the Economic Development Administration, they're working to change that, the News Journal reports.

The goal of the Delaware Arts Alliance's Creative Economy and Cultural Recovery and Growth Plan is "to map Delaware's creative economy, conduct a comprehensive economic impact study, develop statewide recovery plans, and select Opportunity Zones," the alliance says in a press release.

"In short, it will empower travel and tourism sector to recover and grow, thereby paving the way for a stronger and more resilient creative community."

Brown and Truiett, community leaders who've "been tantamount driving positive change within Dover's creative ecosystem for several years," per the press release, have been leading the effort with the help of a grant from the Delaware Division of Small Business.

The plan, which includes recommendations for future policies, "will undoubtedly drive economic growth and revitalization, making Dover a thriving hub for creativity and innovation," the press release says.

In fact, it's a "game-changing initiative," says Gov.

John Carney.

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