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Thunder Bay Film Study (2010)
Working with bain smith, a Thunder Bay-based consulting firm, TCI undertook a planning study for a more aggressive approach to trying to develop the film industry in the City. Various programs of activity were assessed, and the possibility of establishing a film commission was also examined. The current size and significance of the film industry in the City was also measured. Based on the findings, it was recommended that the City continue to be responsive to film opportunities when they arise, but not adopt a highly expensive pro-active stance to the industry, and not establish a separate film commission.
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs – Development of Web-Based Tools for Downtown Revitalization (2007)
TCI was retained by OMAFRA to develop a series of tools and collateral information to help small rural communities in Ontario with various aspects of downtown revitalization. Tools relating to business opportunity identification; community surveying; expenditure leakage assessment; and economic impact assessment were developed. The information was made available on-line as well as through OMAFRA regional staff.
Canadian Open Old Time Fiddle Championship Repositioning Plan (2005)
TCI worked with the Rotary Club of Shelburne, the organization behind the longstanding Canadian Old Time Fiddle Championship, to identify ways and means to re-position and re-brand the event, to make it even more appealing to a broader market. The project also looked at the facilities and organization behind the festival and made several recommendations for change. Most recommendations were adopted and the Festival has been enjoying a growing and younger audience since the study.
Town of Shelburne Economic Development Strategy (2006)
TCI was retained by the Economic Development Committee of the Town of Shelburne to prepare an economic development strategy. The project entailed background research, a business survey, and several workshop sessions with the Committee to identify and agree upon strategic directions. The plan developed was endorsed by the Committee and Council and used to guide subsequent economic development efforts in the community. After the project, TCI played a longer-term advisory role to the Committee on various matters relating to implementation.
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