The Creative Economy is Driven By:IDEAS INNOVATIONKNOWLEDGECREATIVITY ANDCOLLABORATION
DEBUNKING THE CREATIVE ECONOMY MYTH
Most of all it is about a new high growth part of our economy and the highest paying wagecategory in Ontario and globally, with low unemployment rates -yes even during recessionary times. The creative economy is thriving in
Eastern Ontario and it is your community’s portal to prosperity!
The creative economy is as much about architectsas it is about artists, programmers as it is about potters, it is beyond bohemiansand includesbrokers; stock, insurance, real-estateand more.
CREATIVE OCCUPATIONSThey are often analytical and explore many possibilities in order to reach viable solutions in their day to day work.
These are categories of creative workers in your community who fuel the creative economy.
They are essentially people whoare paid to think.
THE CREATIVE ECONOMY IS INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC AND KNOWS NO BOUNDSSome industry categories have a greater concentration of creative occupations and some have fewer. However, creativity knows no bounds and hasinfiltrated every part of the economy.
CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
While the creative economy is pervasive, it is concentrated in a number of businesses that are categorized as creative industries.
WHAT’S IT WORTH?The creative economy pays significantly more than the next wage category!It employs 35% of the work force and pays 51% of the wages in Ontario.
WHERE IS IT HEADING?
The creative economy is a high growth sector and is expected to contribute 42% of the new jobsover the next decade.
Source: Martin Prosperity Institute and Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity analysis based on data from U.S. Bureau ofLabor Statistics, OccupationalEmployment Projections (2006 -2016)
HUMAN CAPITAL INTENSIVE!The creative economy is human capital intensive keeping our people at work and seeing thelargest percentage of job creation growth over the previous decade.
Source: Census of Population, 2006
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HUMAN CAPITAL INTENSIVE!The creative economy is human capital intensive keeping our people at work and seeing thela rges t percen tage o f job c rea tion g rowth over the previous decade.
Source : Census of Popula tion, 2006
STABLE EMPLOYMENT
Source: Martin Prosperity Institute for Competitiveness & Prosperity analysis based on date from Statistics Canada, Labour ForceSurvey micro data for the month of April.
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATIONEastern Ontario is in the heart of the largest economy in Canada, the 5th largest in North America and 12th largest in the world.* This geographic position presents tremendous mega-region trading opportunities in the new creative economy.
*page 53 Who’s Your City – Richard Florida 2008
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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATIONSouthwestern Ontario is straddling two mega regions. The Tor-Buff-Chester mega region,
the la rges t economy in Canada and the 5th largest in North America and Chi-Pitts the 2nd largest in the North America.* This geographic position presents tremendous mega-region trading opportunities in the new creative economy.
*page 53 Who’s Your City – Richard Florida 2008
CULTURAL RESOURCESCultural resources play a key role in enhancing quality of place and enhancing local creative economies. Municipal cultural planning is a tool for leveraging these assets and building a competitive advantage in a local creative economy.
Quality of Place as Competitive Advantage Quality of Place is the new calling card for investment attraction -Competitive Advantage
New Model -Quality of Place: Attracts People -People Invest Start Businesses -Jobs Are Created vs.Old Model Attract Industry -Industry Creates Jobs -Quality of Place now important for them too!
MCP recognizes and helps enhance Quality of Place -leads to the competitive advantage therefore an integral part of developing the new creative economy
ENHANCING TRADING RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN URBAN, SMALL TOWN AND RURAL COMMUNITITES
Prosperity is right at our finger tips!
Eastern Ontario’s quality of place, combined with it’s geographic position and creative economy base positions it very well to grow and excel at building the creative economy.
Our small town and rural economies are already trading with our urban neighbours. Our opportunity is to strengthen and build these right next door” trading relationships.
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ENHANCING TRADING
RELATIONSHIPS
BETWEEN URBAN,
SMALL TOWN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
Straddling two mega regions, creative potential and pros perity is righ t a t our finger tips !
Southwestern Ontario’s quality of place, combined
with it’s geographic position and creative economyBase, pos itions it ve ry we ll to g row and exce l a t bu ild ing the c rea tive economy.
Our small town and rural
economies are alreadytrading with our urban
neighbours.
Our opportunity is to strengthen and build these
“right next door” trading relationships.
Growing the creative economy can occur one small business at a time, attracting multi-nationals and everything in between.
LOW BARRIERSTO ENTRY
Both large and small communitiesin Eastern Ontario are well positioned to grow this part of their economy.
THE TIMEIS NOW
Eastern Ontario is an emerging creative economy surrounded by large creative economy trading partners.
The Premier of Ontario recently commissioned a $2.2 million dollar study called Ontario in the Creative Age”* outlining the power and potential of this growing part of the economy.
Provincial and Federal governments have have funds available to develop this high growth economic category.
With the shifting economy, now is the perfect time to focus on this new, high growth emerging economic direction.
*www.martinprosperity.org/projects/project/ontario-in-the-creative-age.
COLLABORATION IS KEY
We must work together in order to succeed!
Now, with this action plan, Eastern Ontario is poised to capitalize on growing its creative economy.
Coordination of stakeholders
Enhance network and build an environment of Creativity
Nurture Creative enterprise and people
Marketing of Place and Brand – Soft Branding
Charting a Course
Creative Economy Provincial Alliance
Local Municipalities and Stakeholders
Government of Ontario (Canada)
Responsibility
Advocate for a coherent policy framework across ministries to support creative economy development
Funding the development of a community toolkit (and potential web portal). Communication toolsCommunities of practice toolsA self-assessment tool
Develop Case Studies
Ontario Creative Economy Alliance
Creative Occupations Base Analysis -Mapping
Creative Economy SWAT
Planning for Creativity – Integrate into Strategic Plans
Integrate into your organization
Place Branding – Quality of Place
Positioning for Investment Attraction
Local Municipalities and Stakeholders
Creative Economy Policy Development
Creative economy Tool Development
Creative economy Funding Programs
Partner with the Province / Inter Ministerial
Government of Ontario
http://ow.ly/13OIh
www.buildanewlife.caCollaboration Centre Regional Creative Economy
3 Reports are on line
Presented by: Kerri King
Creative Cultural Industries
Growth / Decline 2003-2006
% of businesses in Creative Cultural Industries
http://youtu.be/0R3Vzi0NxP0
Innovation and Creativity on the Periphery: Challenges and Opportunities in Northern Ontario
June 15, 2011The Creative Rural Economy – From Theory to Practice
Presentation by Tom Dodds, CEOSault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation
OVERVIEW:
• Northern Ontario• 2009 Heather Hall & Betsy Donald
Martin Prosperity Institute - WorkingPaper:• Challenges and Barriers• Creative Class Opportunities• Periphery Engenders Creativity• Innovation & Creativity
• Conclusions
Northern Ontario
Hall & Donald Working Paper
• Challenges prevailing perception about the region
• Focuses on strengths, creativity and innovation and community resilience
• Recognizes Northern (periphery) innovation enterprises need to be viewed from a different lens
• Their perspective resonates with Northerners
Challenges and Barriers
Perception versus reality
Urban – centric policy perspectives
PracticalConsiderations
Opportunities for the Creative Class: Quality of Place
• Natural, Cultural and Recreational Amenities
• Sense of community: tolerant and supportive
• Kindred spirits& perspectives
Challenges of the Periphery Engenders Creativity
Economic hardships
Creativity and innovation
Innovation and Creativity:Conclusions for the North
• New Perspectives in Natural Resource Development
• Driven by Global Competitiveness
• Community and Organizational Development
• Increasing Arts and Culture Focus
• Changing the public/private sector relationship
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