MONROE — Bringing creativity together with economics fosters innovation and prosperity that are vital to sustainable economic growth. A creative economy includes arts and culture, and extends beyond to entertainment, architecture, advertising, technology and more.  

On June 19, Create Wisconsin will team-up with Prosperity Southwest, Lafayette County Economic Development Corporation and Green County Development Corporation (GCDC) to host the Southwest Wisconsin Creative Economy Summit.

The event will be held at the Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street in Monroe from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Local leaders, entrepreneurs, artists, elected officials, non-profit and community groups, service clubs, educators and others interested in discussing creative solutions and opportunities to help the region thrive are invited to attend.

The purpose of the event is to bring together people in southwest Wisconsin who are involved in placemaking, community engagement, and economic and workforce development, to discuss the role of arts and creativity in economic vitality. By identifying current assets, the communities can create economic action steps to grow opportunities for all across the region.

To take part in this free event, register at https://rb.gy/y2vn2i.