"Cultural activities not only attract tourists.  They spur the creation of ancillary facilities such as restaurants,

hotels and the services needed to support them.  Cultural Facilities and events enhance property values,

tax resources and overall profitability for communities.  In doing so, the arts become a direct contributor to

urban and rural revitalization."  --The Role of the arts in Economic Development, 2001 Nat'l Governor's Assoc.

The Mill Center will:

• Enrich the quality of life for all ages
• Strengthen the regional economy through cultural tourism
• Reduce the need for us to travel to Greenville, Asheville and Charlotte for high-quality presented programs
• Promote retail development and increase property values

In all these ways, the Mill Center is a smart investment for Hendersonville and Henderson County.  You can take

part in realizing a dream and make our community an even better place to live, for ourselves and generations to come.