
The Business and the Arts (BAA) Committee serves Chamber members through education, dialogue and activities that promote the intersection of business and the arts. Vibrant arts and culture are universally recognized as a defining trait of the world's great cities and are key to Calgary's future as a renaissance & global energy capital. The arts are a vital contributor to our economy and key driver of quality of life in our city. Recognition and promotion of creative industries are a key focus for the committee.
| Committee attributes | What we strive to become/achieve |
|---|---|
| Informed | Knowledgeable champions |
| Visible | Relationship building, networking, partnerships, educating |
| Engaged | Leading, capacity building, community building |
| Influential | Policy and decision-making impact |
In achieving our mandate, we become an influential voice to affect decisions and policy impacting creative industries and business in Calgary, leading to improved quality of life and contributing to economic prosperity.
To learn more about the Business and the Arts Committee's past work, view the Annual Report archive below.
Cynthia Williams
Writer / Producer
Citytv – Calgary
Scott McTavish
Executive Director
Pumphouse Theatres Society
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