As Culture Strengthens Our Communities, We Must Seek To Preserve Our Communities’ Culture
April 6, 2018 – Christopher Visentin
Though its impact is often overlooked, a community’s culture plays a vital role in the area’s survival and prosperity. In fact, while initiatives to preserve and celebrate a community’s culture may seem to some a niche concern or a matter of secondary importance, these efforts help to strengthen a core aspect of community. In a…
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Highlighting Identity and Building Cultural Tourism
December 12, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
Culture and heritage is a cornerstone of every community, and when that community’s economy relies on tourism, its local culture can be a valuable resource. The city of New Orleans, ten years after the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, has experienced both a revival and transformation, fueled in large part by the city’s distinctive heritage and…
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As a Community’s Arts and Culture Sector Thrives, So Does its Economy
July 28, 2017 – Christopher Visentin
The Jazz in the Park festival on St. Thomas is one of the most popular cultural events on the island, and was founded and largely sponsored by International Capital & Management Company to promote the downtown Charlotte Amalie area and revitalize the local business community. Now in its eighth year, the event has grown in…
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