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C-Speak: The Language of Executives
PNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, features frank and lively conversations on leadership and life. Hosted by Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, far left; Jon Bernstein, regional president of PNC Bank; and Saskia Epstein, senior vice president, client and community relations, with PNC Bank, each episode profiles a well-known local business leader and explores their personal career path and today’s most pertinent business topics. Hear their stories, including pivotal highlights from their lives and forward-thinking insights. Listen here and subscribe to PNC C-Speak at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
C-Speak: The Language of Executives
Michael Bobbitt, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, on the intersection of the state’s arts and business sectors
The arts’ contribution to the state’s GDP is significant, says Michael Bobbitt, executive director of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
The sector in Massachusetts is a $27.2 billion industry, Bobbitt says on this episode of the PNC C-Speak podcast. That’s based on a 2021 U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis report.
“We know that arts are great for supporting people's health needs and their education needs, but also great for business,” says Bobbitt. “The more we can build those relationships with our sector and those sectors, the more everyone will benefit from having this deep infusion of arts and culture.”
The council’s statewide initiatives range from providing grants for individuals, organizations and groups statewide to building relationships with industries and sectors to help support its activities.
Listen to the episode to hear more from Bobbitt about:
- His entry into the arts. [3:07]
- Past and current musicals he’s written. [4:47]
- The council’s Culture Rx arts “prescription.” [8:31]
- Why public support for the arts is important. [14:04]
Download a transcript of the podcast.