“Sharing first-hand the roadmap to downtown Pittsfield’s revitalization with my Senate colleagues will not only illustrate the importance of supporting the creative economy, but also serve as a model for similar cities throughout the Commonwealth,”-Sen. Ben Downing
Last Thursday, State Sen. Benjamin B. Downing, welcomed Senate Ways and Means Chairman Steven C. Panagiotakos to Pittsfield to tour local cultural organizations and participate in a creative economy roundtable with economic, cultural and municipal leaders.
Panagiotakos is a native of Lowell, a city which has grappled with economic hurdles very similar to those of Pittsfield. Panagiotakos, who leads the legislative panel that considers all matters relating to the state’s finances, stated that:
“Throughout the legislative session Senator Downing has passionately advocated for many local projects in his district. Each time he spoke of his local creative economy I drew more parallels between our two hometowns. I am looking forward to touring downtown Pittsfield today, seeing these cultural venues and meeting with various local leaders. I have great hopes that today’s discussions will spur ongoing efforts on the local, regional and state levels to promote economic development in the Commonwealth’s smaller cities”
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