Creative accelerator can turn Detroit into magnet for jobs

Detroit is known for many things: cars, music, sports. But most don't think of Detroit as a top creative hub, even though we have a large concentration of creative professionals.

Research by Detroit Renaissance shows that industries likely to foster potential high-growth businesses for our region include advertising, marketing, public relations, architecture and design, digital and traditional media, film, music production and distribution, as well as performing and visual arts. The research also indicates that creative-sector jobs serve an important role in attracting and retaining talent as well as creating new opportunities from traditional industries.

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