New Research into Creative Industries

An important piece of research into the creative sector across the South of
Scotland has been commissioned by Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders
Councils. The research will be carried out by EKOS Economic and Social
Research and is funded by Creative Scotland and the two Councils. It
will assess the impact of arts businesses on the local economy and look at
what they contribute to communities and the environment in the South of
Scotland.

During the next few weeks EKOS will be contacting practitioners, businesses
and organisations to conduct short telephone interviews as part of the
research. 

The information gathered through these interviews will:
- be invaluable in giving an insight into how small businesses in the
creative sector are faring in the current economic climate.
- identify what support would be needed to nurture the sector's growth.
- be of great assistance to the process of securing increased investment in
the sector.

If you would like to know more about the study please contact: Lesley
Rogers, Creative Arts Business Development Officer, Dumfries and Galloway
Council, Telephone: 07747040732 or by emailing: lesley.rogers@dumgal.gov.uk