For additional information regarding Creative Cocktail, contact:
Chantelle Held
705.743.0777 Ext. 2132
cheld@gpaedc.on.ca
Or follow the Hashtag #CreativeCocktail
Join us for Creative Cocktail!
The next event is June 18th at Flying Colours, 6:30 pm. Visit eventbrite to register. Hope to see you there!!!
A rousing evening of inspiring success stories and fresh networking opportunities for creative entrepreneurs and knowledge workers. Our latest event was hosted in partnership with the Community Innovation Forum and held at Peterborough Golf & Country Club. Over 100 attendees were on hand for 8 bright and inspiring stories:
Dan Taylor, President & CEO, GPA EDC
Robert Lauzon, Peterborough Golf & Country Clubl
Sofie Andreou, Sofie Andreou & Associates
Chi Hang Liu, Workforce Development Board
Jaime Pacreu, Chacho’s Bakery
Hannah Routly, Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation
Lisa Besseling, Stony Lake Furniture
Robert Pye, Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters
Chris Sullivan, SGS Canada Inc.
Creative Cocktail is designed to bring businesses and professionals in the creative economy together to inspire each other, make business connections and generate collaborations. Check out our Facebook page to see more pictures, video and comments from past Creative Cocktails.
The local Media came out to Creative Cocktail too!
The Examiner was there! CLICK HERE to see their online article
What is Creative Cocktail?
- Formal presentations by local talent, allowing us to familiarize ourselves with other professionals and resources
- Locally-sourced refreshments, which enables us to sample local food and drink
- Hosted at a innovative venue each time, which allows us to explore new places in our sprawling community
What is the Creative Economy?
- It is shaped by knowledge, innovation, and workers who use analytical, creative thinking and social skills
- It is composed of lawyers, artists, and designers; it is beyond entertainers and includes brokers, programmers, educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs and more
- It employs creative workers across all industries and sectors – including manufacturing and agriculture
- It is the fasted growing and highest paid portion of the economy
Should I attend?
- Creative Cocktail is open to everyone, where people can make business connections
- Expand networking opportunities with a diverse occupational mix of attendees
- Meet local business people and access their services
- Get inspired by new ideas, knowledge, and collaboration – what can be possible collectively?
- Participate in building our community network
