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<br /> <br /> <br />ECC <br />UGENE ITY OUNCIL <br />AIS <br />GENDA TEM UMMARY <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Work Session: Arts and Business Alliance of Eugene Update <br /> <br /> <br />Meeting Date: April 20, 2011 Agenda Item Number: B <br />Department: Library, Recreation & Cultural Services Staff Contact: Renee Grube <br />www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 541-682-5067 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ISSUE STATEMENT <br /> <br />This work session is an opportunity to provide an update on the progress of the Arts and Business <br />Alliance of Eugene (ABAE), which was launched in October 2008. The Alliance is a partnership <br />between the City of Eugene, University of Oregon, Lane Community College, Eugene Area Chamber of <br />Commerce and Travel Lane County. <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br />The ABAE was formed in response to the Cultural Policy Review recommendation that called for an <br />alliance for arts and culture to coordinate and strengthen the efforts of the public, private and nonprofit <br />cultural sectors and foster high-level civic leadership in support of arts and culture. <br /> <br />Business is essential to a viable arts community and arts are good for business. The ABAE encourages <br />business leaders to take leadership roles within the arts and culture sector, and the arts and culture sector <br />to recognize the economic vitality the business sector contributes to the community. ABAE is dedicated <br />to enriching the cultural life of our community by acting as a catalyst for creating dynamic partnerships <br />between the arts, culture and business sectors. ABAE’s five-year business plan focuses on six key <br />objectives: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Recognize and stimulate community leadership in arts and culture. <br /> <br /> <br />Enhance community-wide awareness of the economic, educational, and business benefits of art <br />and culture. <br /> <br /> <br />Advocate for arts investment and participation. <br /> <br /> <br />Contribute to the economic health and livability of the community. <br /> <br /> <br />Promote ABAE sustainability and ability to meet stated goals. <br /> <br />To accomplish these objectives ABAE has undertaken some key initiatives in order to work towards the <br />advancement of its mission of “enriching our community through strong arts and business partnerships.” <br /> <br />BRAVA (Business Recognizing Arts Vision and Achievement) Breakfast <br />In November 2009, ABAE began hosting biannual BRAVA breakfasts, engaging community leaders <br />from both sectors to recognize the contribution of arts and culture to community vitality, highlight <br />successful and inspiring arts and business partnerships, and to give updates on ABAE initiatives. The <br />fall breakfast is designed to educate, engage and inspire, and presents guest speakers, such as Randy <br /> \\Cesrv500\cc support\CMO\2011 Council Agendas\M110420\S110420B.doc <br /> <br />