Announcing East End Arts Council's "Arts Mean Business" forum on September 20th

The East End Arts Council, in partnership with the Riverhead Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by The Long Island Community Foundation and Miracle-Gro Fund, is holding a forum on art and business, called Arts Mean Business, on September 20th.

The forum brings business owners, artists, local governments, arts organizations, community leaders, non-profit organizations and others together to discuss the value of partnering with the arts to strengthen the economic vitality of Long Island. Attendees will learn about ideas for incorporating the arts and the potential economic benefits of working with the arts community, as well as proven examples of revitalization through the arts.

Thursday, September 20th
9:00am-1:00pm
Suffolk Theater
118 East Main St., Riverhead, NY

The day's schedule includes welcome remarks from Riverhead Town Supervisor Sean Walter, keynote speech from Emily Peck of Americans for the Arts and the pARTnership Movement, and a panel discussion moderated by Long Island Business News' David Winzelberg and featuring VIsion Long Island's Eric Alexander, Hotel Indigo's Rob Salvatico, Golf Series Art's Elaine Thompson, Suffolk Theater's Bob Spiotto, and Suffolk County Ecnomic Development's Michelle Isabelle Stark.

"Understanding and acknowledging the incredible economic impact of the nonprofit arts and culture industry, we must always remember their fundamental value. They foster beauty, creativity, originality, and vitality. The arts inspire us, soothe us, provoke us, involve us, and connect us. But they also create jobs and contribute to the economy," said Robert Lynch, President and CEO, Americans for the Arts.

Registration is $25 in advance and $30 at the door and includes contiental breakfast and lunch. To register, call 631-727-0900 or visit the online registration page here.

When arts and business partner, everybody profits!