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Last updated Sep 23, 2009

Implementing Markham 2020

Information, Entertainment and Cultural Industries

Objective: Markham businesses engaged in cultural industries to be on "Top 20 Employers" list

MARKHAM'S ACTIONS
Engage Interactive Ontario in Markham's development efforts
Launch an "Interactive Markham" organization to create local networking linkages and build local "match-making" opportunities
Identify potential pilot projects with Ontario Media Development Corporation and create local consortia to attract these funds
Work with local manufactures of graphics processing units, motherboard chipsets and video display cards to leverge their relationships with key players in the video gaming and animation sectors
Expand the "Money Chase" competition to an annual event
Link start-ups with resources and training to help their companies grow
Develop a sector-specific marketing strategy for the information, entertainment and cultural industries
Deveop a detailed database of key poeple and assets in this sector

Four Key Sectors



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