1. The Creative Economy
Haliburton Highlands
A Natural Work of Art

3. 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

4. A vibrant community with a wide range of arts and
culture activities for all ages

5. PLACE MATTERS
Quality of place and
lifestyle amenities are
competitive advantages to
develop the creative
economy.

6. 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.

7. Creativity is key for the
success of businesses in a
rural economy

12. Number of Employers by Employee Size Range
December 2008 to June 2010
Haliburton County
Source: Statistics Canada, Canadian Business Patterns

14. Creative Economy

15. Creative Business Incubator

16. • 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.