Creative Many advances the creative industries for a strong and resilient Michigan. We are headquartered in Detroit with offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. We empower and invest in creative people and industries. Our research and advocacy frame the creative industries as a priority for Michigan. Committed to developing creative people, creative places and the creative economy, we believe that a strong Michigan depends on a healthy creative community. Our work includes advocacy and public policy, research, professional practice development, investment + fiscal sponsorship, strategic communications + storytelling. Creative State Michigan: Our research communicates the impact of the creative industries - including arts, culture, design and creative education - on communities and economies across the state. According to our 2016 Creative Industries Report, Michigan was home to almost 89,000 employees across over 10,000 establishments, generating nearly $5 billion in wages in 2014. https://www.creativemany.org/research/ Professional Practice Development: Our programs are designed for and by creative practitioners to support their professional development - building community across the many creative people who call Michigan home. Learn more about our monthly workshops, legal resources and other opportunities. https://www.creativemany.org/programs/ Policy + Advocacy: From policy to practice and back, Creative Many works with legislators and leaders across Michigan to make the case for our state's creative sector - and connect advocates with information, resources and tools to use in their local communities. Sign up for our VoterVoice updates, learn about the Michigan Legislative Creative Caucus, and read more on our policy agenda. https://www.creativemany.org/resources/ Storytelling: We get the word out about Michigan's creative many and what they do power our creative state. Visit our YouTube page to catch up on our Michigan House and other projects.