Creative Economy Summit: La Crosse
Creative Economy Summit facilitated by Anne Katz from Create Wisconsin. Please view the details below and we hope you can join us as we chart a course for the creative economy in La Crosse!
CREATIVE ECONOMY SUMMIT: LA CROSSE
Discussion and actions on how to grow the creative economy in La Crosse.
CREATIVE IDEA SHARING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING CONFERENCE
Hosted by Coulee Arts,
Facilitated by Anne Katz from Create Wisconsin
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 9 am - 12 pm
Bringing together community members to discuss collaborations, policies, and programs that move La Crosse forward as a creative place to live, work and play. This is the touchpoint for an ongoing, collaborative placemaking and placekeeping process involving everyone who cares about the future of the region, including creative workers and businesses, community and business organizations and partners, and elected officials and civic leaders.
Description: A conference of creative idea-sharing and networking, to launch planning in and for the community.
Location: Coulee Arts, 422 Main St. La Crosse, WI 54601
Purpose:
Bring together people in the La Crosse who are involved in creative placemaking, community engagement, economic and workforce development
Discuss the role of the arts and creativity and integration in economic vitality, sense of place, workforce development, and civic infrastructure
Assess current creative assets - people, organizations, businesses, and communities - in the La Crosse area.
Starting to plan for opportunities for further development of the creative economy in La Crosse and beyond.
RSVP: Please click HERE to RSVP by Nov 3rd.
Please reach out to teddy@couleearts.org with any questions