Chamber Business Breakfast - November 1st, 2018

Description

Business Education

Arts and Culture as an Economic Driver

What comes to mind when you think of Barrie?
The iconic Spirit Catcher Sculpture situated perfectly on the shore of Kempenfelt Bay? Kempenfest, North America's largest Outdoor Craft Show? Or does your mind travel to memories all of the amazing concerts and festivals along our beautiful waterfront?

Arts and culture are key components of quality of life, and very important contributers to urban economies as well!

Join us at our next breakfast with Robert Zeilder, Director-at-Large at the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce as he explains how arts and culture acts as a change agent; and gives insight into how Hamilton is re-purposing historic buildings into industrial strength, creative communities by crafting an affordable and supportive workspaces and studios for creative professionals, artists, galleries and more!

Visit http://cottonfactory.ca/ to learn more!

Key Points:

• Arts and culture adds $25.7 Billion to Ontario GDP
• In Ontario, arts and culture contributes 287,000 jobs 
• Arts and culture industry larger than utilities, mining and forestry
• Hamilton's Theatre Aquarius brings 100k visitors and 4 Million in spending
• Artists dramatically increase property values