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OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENTS
Stephanie Schlichter, Director of Economic and Creative Development provided a presentation on an Overview of the Economic and Creative Development Department.
• Core Purpose;
• Goals;
• Branches: Tourism, Arts and Culture Development, Public Art, Small Business Centre, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Business Development, and Downtown Development;
• Opportunities for Arts Advisory Committee and ECD to Engage; and
• Spread the Word.
The Committee asked questions of Ms. Schlichter and received responses.
Rob Bell, Director of Recreation and Culture Services presented on the Recreation and Culture Services Department.
• Recreation and Culture Services;
• Organizational Chart;
• Facilities and Theatre;
• Programs and Special Events;
• Business and Customer Services;
• Department KPI’s; and
• Departmental Opportunities.
The Committee asked questions on the impacts of COVID-19, the Culture Plan within the community, public knowledge of the Barrie Performing Arts Centre Task Force questionnaire, the Community Group Grant, the redevelopment of shows and events, the Georgian College Agreement Review, and received responses.