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The rural creative economy: Agenda for research
May 25, 2010

Presenters: Dr. Yolande Chan and Erik Lockhart, Queen's School of Business
Craig Desjardins, Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington CFDC

Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: 304 Goodes Hall, Queen's University, Kingston

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Sponsored by the Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington CFDC

The creative economy: Rural policy implications
April 27, 2010
Presenters: Ann-Marie Kelleher, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Professor Jennifer Massey, Queen's University

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Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: 304 Goodes Hall, Queen's University, Kingston

Sponsored by the Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington CFDC

Presenters: Dan Taylor, Prince Edward County Economic Development Dr. Greg Spencer, Munk Centre
Time: 12 - 1 pm
Location: 304 Goodes Hall, Queen's University, Kingston

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The Monieson Centre facilitates research on the knowledge economy. Our winter 2010 seminars focus on economic transformation, as businesses rely less on physical labour and routinized tasks, and compete increasingly using talent and technology. The series focuses on Ontario in the Creative Age, exploring how rural businesses and communities need not get left behind. To receive information on upcoming seminars and/or to confirm your attendance, contact monieson@business.queensu.ca. Please join us for a meet and greet 15 minutes prior to each seminar.

Sponsored by the Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington CFDC

Dr. Kevin Stolarick, Research Director, The Martin Prosperity Institute, Joseph L. Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto

12 - 1 pm
304 Goodes Hall
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario

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Abstract
The idea of a “Creative Economy” and related research have primarily been focused on urban or at least suburban areas. Richard Florida’s original research and much of the subsequent work of other researchers have only looked at metropolitan regions. The idea of a attracting the creative class has come to be synonymous with an urban lifestyle and amenities. However, researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (McGranahan and Wojan) and others have found that the creative class plays an equally important role in the economic development and success of rural and non‐urban regions, and that these locations can offer a different collection of amenities that can be equally attractive to a subset of the Creative Class. The Creative Class is not monolithic. Variation in individual and family preferences results in variability in the ability to attract the creative, highly‐skilled individuals needed for regional prosperity. In this talk, examples from Europe, the United States, and northern Canada will be used to discuss the development of appropriate regional strategies.

The Monieson Centre facilitates research on the knowledge economy. Our winter 2010 seminars focus on economic transformation, as businesses rely less on physical labour and routinized tasks, and compete increasingly using talent and technology. The series focuses on Ontario in the Creative Age, exploring how rural businesses and communities need not get left behind. To receive information on upcoming seminars and/or to confirm your attendance, contact monieson@business.queensu.ca.  read more »

WHAT IS THE BUSINESS OF ART?
This is an intensive hands-on course with industry experts that will give you the skills to take control of your career and plan for success.

Artists call upon a combination of vision, creativity, intuition and discipline to plan and problem-solve their work. This course will give artists the knowledge to transfer those artistic planning skills to career and business applications.

This unique course has been developed by Cultural Careers Council Ontario (CCCO), host of the popular website WorkinCulture.ca and the human resource council for Ontario’s entire cultural sector. CCCO wants to strengthen the skills and knowledge of individuals working in the sector to help them sustain productive and long-term careers in arts and culture.

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
By the end of the course, participants will
- Understand the business planning process
- Produce a personal business plan to guide their career
- Have a network of colleagues to share experiences and ideas

WHAT WILL I BE LEARNING?
Through classroom sessions and at-home assignments artists will learn the essential elements of the business plan: visioning and values, market research, marketing action plans, financial planning, and small business management.

At the end of the course, each participant will produce and present a personal business plan. Professional instructors from the field will review each plan.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Artists from all disciplines with at least two years experience working in their field.


WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME?
Each session will be led by a senior industry expert. Each instructor has wide experience across the different arts sectors, as artist, freelancer, teacher, consultant and senior leader in arts organizations.
 

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?  read more »

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - Click here to register



At the Waterloo Lecture on Social Innovation, Adam Kahane will discuss power, our desire to achieve our own purposes, and love, our desire to heal the whole, as complementary drives that are both required to effect sustainable social innovation and change.


Date: January 27, 2010

Time: 7pm - 9pm

Location: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), 57 Erb St. W., Waterloo, ON (map)

Tickets: $25 (includes admission, a copy of "Power & Love: A Theory & Practice of Social Change", reception with Adam Kahane)

RSVP: Register Here


To find out more information on the Waterloo Lecture on Social Innovation, please visit our website if you have any further questions.


We look forward to seeing you at CIGI on January 27, 2010!



MORE ABOUT POWER & LOVE
An Introduction to Power and Love: A Theory and Practice of Social Change

By Adam Kahane
Originally published on Reos Partners, December 9, 2009

Beyond War and Peace
Our two most common ways of trying to address our toughest social challenges are the extreme ones: aggressive war and submissive peace. Neither of these ways works. We can try, using our guns or money or votes, to push through what we want, regardless of what others want—but inevitably the others push back. Or we can try not to push anything on anyone—but that leaves our situation just as it is.


These extreme ways are extremely common, on all scales. One on one, we can be pushy or conflict averse.  read more »

Factory 163, 163 King St., Stratford
Tuesday, October 20th 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost of admission $5/person
Light supper provided

Meet the Artists in your own backyard! An exhibition of works will take place from 5:30-7:00

Meet the other artists/artisans in our Community. Take the opportunity to network!

If you are interested in showcasing your own work please fill out the attached all for submission and send it to artrepreneurship@facotry163.com

Creative Connections!
Featuring keynote speakers from the University of Waterloo from 7:00 to 9:00

Ian E Wilson, Strategic Advisor to the University of Waterloo for the new Stratford Institute
Opportunities for the Arts &  Creative Community in Stratford as a result of the new Stratford Institute.

Bill Poole, Director of the Centre for Cultural Management University of Waterloo
The importance and impact of Cultural Mapping and Planning in emerging Creative Economies like Stratford

Please pre-register for this event by October 8th
Melissa Hinds/ Maryann Cox
artrepreneurship@factory163.com or 519.595.6806

Cultural Think Tank....
Keynote Speaker: Gord Hume - Chair, Ontario Municipal Cultural Planning Partnership
February 26, 2009
3:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Quality Hotel Woodstock

This keynote presentation is of particular interest to;
•local politicians
•municipal staff
•planners
•the creative andtourism communities

Topics:
• Big Picture Thinking
• Innovative planning concepts
• Rebuilding downtowns
• How recession can impact the creative community
• The shift from the industrial economy to the knowledge economy

Advance Registration is Recommended:
Tourism Oxford 519-539-9800, Ext. 3355 or 1-866-801-7368, Ext. 3355 or
by email tourism@county.oxford.on.ca

Friday, February 27, 2009, 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ruthven Park National Historic Site ,  243 Hwy 54, Cayuga

9:30 AM - Haldimand Norfolk Cultural Association AGM
10:00 AM - Presentations by CAROLYN KING on:
COST:    Non Members - $10 per person includes refreshments

• “The Relationship between Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal People: How did we get to the current situation?”
• “No Turning Back” -  A 1996 film created by Native filmmakers who followed the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples on its journey to over 100 First Nations communities from coast to coast and heard from more than 3000 representatives. The film weaves the passionate and articulate voices of Indian, Inuit, and Métis people with the history of Canada's relationship with its First Nations peoples.
• Indian 101 – Presentation and discussion on: Who are the Aboriginal People in Canada?

Carolyn King is a member and former Chief of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. She is the sole proprietor of JDI Business Services. Since 2006, she is Board Member on the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) for Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant

Contact :
Ruthven Park at 905 772-0560 or Email:  marilynn@ruthvenpark.ca

 WHAT: ACE Speaker Series with Brenda Zimmerman on Cultural Leadership
WHEN: Friday February 13th, 2009, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto (s/e corner of Spadina & Sullivan, 1 block north of Queen St. W)

How much? $40 for members of ACE, PACT, Orchestras Canada, Canadian Music Centre and CCI-Ontario Presenting Network; $50 for non-members


Please phone, fax or email your ACE SPEAKER EVENT RSVP by February 9th to:

Cheryl A. Ewing
General Manager
Association of Cultural Executives
cultureconsultants.ca
phone: 519.579.8564
fax: 519.843.6773
cherylaewing@on.aibn.com