the creative economy haliburton highlands a natural work of art
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The Creative EconomyHaliburton Highlands
A Natural Work of Art
Since 1968 the Haliburton School of The Arts at the Fleming College, Haliburton Campus has evolved into one of the largest art colleges in the country:
• 4,000 full and part-time students annually.
• 15 full-time jobs• Employs over 150 artists
and part-time faculty
A vibrant community with a wide range of arts and culture activities for all ages
Quality of place and lifestyle amenities are competitive advantages to develop the creative economy.
PLACE MATTERS
A vibrant community with a wide range of arts and culture activities for all ages is key for:
attracting new residents,
attracting new professionals and businesses,
attracting business in the technology sector.
Creativity is key for the success of businesses in a
rural economy
Number of Employers by Employee Size RangeDecember 2008 to June 2010
Haliburton County
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns
Creative Economy
Creative Business Incubator
• Highlight successful businesses in the creative economy sector in Haliburton County.
• Connect with people who already have an attachment to Haliburton County who are working in the creative economy.
• Let them know about the resources and opportunities that exist in the County.
• Encourage them to do more of their business here or move their business here.
• Work with the County and OEEDC to spread the word that Haliburton is a great place for people who work in the creative economy to live and to work.