TMO Music Friendly Communities Workshop Comes to Abilene on Friday, March 22
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Music Friendly Community Workshop scheduled for Friday, March 22, in Abilene. The workshop, cohosted by the Texas Music Office and the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau, is open to anyone interested in learning about the new Texas Music Office program that seeks to foster music business economic development in Texas cities and communities. Brendon Anthony, director of the Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor’s Economic Development and Tourism Division, will be present to explain the Music Friendly Community designation and answer questions.
"With support from the Texas Music Office, the Texas music industry created more than 209,000 direct and indirect permanent jobs in communities all across the Lone Star State last year and generated $23.4 billion in economic activity,” said Governor Abbott. “Music Friendly Communities certified by the Texas Music Office are serious about attracting and developing local music industry growth, and I’m proud of the work of the Texas Music Office in helping communities like Abilene to grow their local economy."
Texas Music Office Music Friendly Community Workshop - Abilene
Co-hosted by the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
Friday, March 22, 2019, 1:30-3:30 pm
T&P Depot
1101 North 1st Street
Abilene, TX 79601
For more information in Abilene, contact Nanci Liles at: nanci@abilenevistors.com or 325-676-2556
About the Texas Music Office: www.texasmusicoffice.com