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Ottawa Festivals

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Ottawa Festivals, a not for profit member-based organization, established in 1996, leads Ottawa's multi-million dollar event industry in Canada's Capital Region. It works to make local festivals, special events, and fairs world-class and to promote Ottawa as an exciting tourist destination while making a significant impact on the local economy and greatly enhancing the region's image. Ottawa Festivals:

Endorses festivals, special events, and fairs in art, culture, entertainment, and sport
Represents over 35 not for profit festivals, special events, and fairs
Represents an industry with combined budgets of over $27 million
Achieves over 3 million attendees throughout the festival season
Partners with over 580 local and national organizations to support the festival industry through sponsorship
Celebrates industry with its inaugural “Launch of the Festival Season”
Employs over 150 employees as support staff on an annual basis
Channels over 15,000 festival volunteers on an annual basis
Negotiates on behalf of, and creates meaningful partnerships with organizations that service the needs of festival members
Provides marketing and publicity aids to festivals, special events, and fairs
Acts as a centralized resource centre
Provides support, presents a united voice, and creates an effective networking environment
Advocates on issues affecting festivals, special events, and fairs
Assists events in attaining their goals
Contributes to the growth and development of the local economy

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