From: The Atlanta Mecca: How a Southern City Became the Capital of Black Excellence
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How can creative industries be leveraged to build sustainable local ecosystems?

Atlanta's music and film industries succeeded because they created internal networks—producers, studios, marketing agencies, and legal firms—that kept wealth within the community rather than exporting it to New York or Los Angeles.

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If you are a creative or entrepreneur, seek out local, community-aligned vendors and partners to build a circular economic ecosystem in your field.

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