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.

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