The big impact
Based on 2010 Data
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The Creative Economy Is The FOURTH LARGEST Employment Cluster of 66.
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1 Out of 8 Regional Jobs Is in the Creative Economy.
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The Multiplier Effect
Sales income, payroll, and tax revenues generated by creative establisthments.
Creative Business, Individual, and Government spending.
Jobs and economic activity resulting from creative industry, government, and individual spending.
Industry snapshots
Based on 2010 Data
Many Sectors Share the Driving Power of the Creative Economy.
Revenues by industry
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Architecture and Interior Design
LA is home to some of the world's most influential architects.
Arts districts throughout the southland increase the livability and income for their localities. i.e. Culver City
LA is the birthplace of the Internet.
In video game development alone, there are over 55 firms in Southern California.
The "entertainment capital of the world" derives its competitive advantage from the "LA" brand, which owes its distinctiveness to the creative economy.
In terms of employment, Los Angeles has now surpassed New York City as the apparel-textiles center in the U.S.
While manufacturing may be outsourced overseas, furniture is frequently designed in the region.
Product Designers are employed in 69 different industry sectors.
Los Angeles is the #1 U.S. toy city in terms of employment, and home to the world's largest toy maker.
More people are enrolling in art classes and programs. Revenues for Fine arts schools rose 100% between 2002 and 2007.
Revenues by industry
View by industry
Architecture and Interior Design
LA is home to some of the world's most influential architects.
Arts districts throughout the southland increase the livability and income for their localities. i.e. Culver City
LA is the birthplace of the Internet.
In video game development alone, there are over 55 firms in Southern California.
The "entertainment capital of the world" derives its competitive advantage from the "LA" brand, which owes its distinctiveness to the creative economy.
In terms of employment Los Angeles has now surpassed New York City as the apparel-textiles center in the U.S.
While manufacturing may be outsourced overseas, furniture is frequently designed in the region.
Product Designers are employed in 69 different industry sectors.
Los Angeles is the #1 U.S. toy city in terms of employment, and home to the world's largest toy maker.
More people are enrolling in art classes and programs. Revenues for Fine arts schools rose 100% between 2002 and 2007.
Self-employed
Based on 2008 Data
The Largest Segment of Self-Employed People Are Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
Nonprofits
Based on 2007 Data
Nonprofits Represent 18.3% of the Creative Economy Workforce.
Employment trends
Based on 2010 Data
The Creative Economy Is Projected to Be on the Upswing Through 2015 Although Growth Will Be Slow.
Employment Forecast 2010-2015
The furniture and home furnishings sectors are dependent on manufacturing jobs, which are being outsourced overseas. However, they are declining at a slower pace as demand for locally produced goods rise.
Employment for specialized design services is expected to grow.
Most toys are now designed locally, and produced in China.
The furniture and home furnishings sectors are dependent on manufacturing jobs, which are being outsourced overseas. However, they are declining at a slower pace as demand for locally produced goods rise.
Employment for specialized design services is expected to grow.
Most toys are now designed locally, and produced in China.
