When most people think about economic development, the arts aren't usually the first thing that comes to mind. They should be.

On this episode of the What Gives Podcast, Erin Satzger, President and CEO of the Northern Cincinnati Foundation, sits down with Alecia Kintner, President & CEO of ArtsWave — the nation's first and largest community campaign for the arts. Alecia has spent her career making the case that creativity isn't a nice-to-have, it's a must-have for any region that wants to attract talent, build community, and actually be a place people want to live.

They get into the real numbers behind arts funding, what it takes to rally an entire region around a shared vision, and why Cincinnati is quietly becoming a model for how cities show up for their artists and neighborhoods.

If you've ever wondered whether the arts really matter — this conversation will change how you think about it.

Key Takeaways:

• How ArtsWave supports hundreds of arts organizations across Greater Cincinnati.
• Why the arts are a serious driver of economic growth and talent retention.
• What it looks like when a whole community invests in creativity together.

Stay tuned for the full episode!

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