Business Perspectives articles from September 2005

Business Perspectives archives from September 2005

Arts and economic development.
September 22, 2005... Focus on Economic Development Encouraging economic development is complex. Efforts range from the traditional strategies of expanding existing industry and recruiting new businesses from other areas, to contemporary philosophies...

An overview of film production incentives.
September 22, 2005... Introduction In 1998, Canada began providing tax incentives for filmmakers and quickly turned their initiative into a multi-billion-dollar movie production industry--thus hundreds of millions of dollars from state and communities in the...

Filmed in Memphis, Tennessee.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
September 22, 2005... Filmed in Memphis, Tennessee 1985 On the Road-T.V. Pilot 1988 The Contemporary Gladiator-Feature Film 1988 Heart of Dixie-Feature Film 1988 Leningrad Cowboys Go America-Feature Film 1988 Mystery...

The economic impact of the Southern Festival of books.
September 22, 2005... Introduction With approximately 200 authors in attendance, many of national and international acclaim, in addition to nearly 100 publishing and book distributor booths, the October 2004 Southern Festival of Books (the Festival) ranked as...

The economic impact of art.
September 22, 2005... Memphis Brooks Museum of Art has long been a part of the Mid-South community. Opened to the public fin 1916, the museum occupies a central location in Overton Bark, adjacent to the zoo. Over the years, the Brooks has hosted a number of...

A view from the river: an interview with David Appleby.(Interview)
September 22, 2005... David Appleby's life story sounds more like one of his own documentaries. As a New York college kid in the 1960s, he had a penchant for playing the guitar as he struggled to make a living. However, with a yearning to head to the South, he...

Memphis' flagship stage draws more than just money from its supporters.(Circuit Playhouse, Inc)(Company Profile)
September 22, 2005... For 36 years, Circuit Playhouse, Inc., has taken great pride in being the only arts organization in the Mid-South to bring professional live theatre to the Memphis community. Founded in 1969 by Mr. Jackie Nichols, Circuit Playhouse, Inc., has...

National and regional economies.(Illustration)
September 22, 2005... National and Regional Unemployment Rate, Seasonally Adjusted, October 2004 and August-October 2005 October August September October 2004 2005 2005 2005 (p) U.S. ...