• An economy in which people are paid to think:

using ideas, innovation, knowledge and

collaboration

• An economy in which the nature of work

moves from

routine oriented jobs to creativity oriented

jobs

• An economy based on human intelligence,

knowledge and collaborative skills.

• Creative Economy Crosses all Sectors

• Ideal for Small Business & Entrepreneurship

• Low Barriers to Entry

• High Growth Trends

• Appeals to many communities - not niche

The Creative Economy is about double

digit growth in industries with the highest

incomes and the lowest unemployment

even during recessionary times.

• In Ontario the creative economy pays almost twice

as much as the next wage category

• It employs 35% of the work force but pays 51% of the

wages

• Eastern Ontario is in the heart of the

Mega Region that is the 12th largest in the

world,

5th in North America

• It represents 50% of Canada’s GDP.

• Proximity to major markets and

creative economy drivers

• Quality of life to attract people and investment

• Opportunities to strengthen economic ties

from the small urban and rural corridor

to the large urban outposts.