Also, try the Va. Association of Museums, whose statewide survey results &
study was published early this year.
Ross Weeks Jr.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mary Turner" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 8:42 PM
Subject: Re: Economic value


> Several state museum associations have done economic impact studies for
> their states and might be willing to share their results with you.  The
> Illinois Association of Museums just published ours.  I will be happy to
> send you a copy.  It covers more than just economic impact but that was a
> major component.
>
> Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Utah have done them in the last year or two.
>
> Mary Turner, Coordinator
> Illinois Association of Museums
> Illinois Historic Preservation Agency
> 1 Old State Capitol Plaza
> Springfield, IL 62701
> 217/524-7080
> [log in to unmask]
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christopher Dill" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 4:03 PM
> Subject: Economic value
>
>
> Dear Listers:
>
> Does anyone have ready access to some statistical data about the economic
> value of museums to their cities and communities?  I'm working on a
> presentation to local government officials about museums in general, and
> some facts and figures about how museums contribute to the local economy
> would be most helpful - or a reference to where current data could be
found.
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris Dill
>
> Chris Dill, Superintendent
> City of Greeley Museums
> 919 7th Street
> Greeley  CO  80631
> T:  (970)350-9217
> F:  (970)350-9570
> E: [log in to unmask]
> www.ci.greeley.co.us/Culture/museums.html
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