1. Campus City Committee

3. Test your knowledge? A. Guernsey B. Shellbird C. Weeball D. Woods Which of these islands located in the Corner Brook – Bay of Islands area is believed to hide hidden pirate treasure?

4. Objective To help transform Corner Brook into the Campus City of Choice for post-secondary students by creating an annual event that connects post-secondary students, businesses, and community.

5. It’s all about connections What we have to offer: 2750 post-secondary students (2011-2012) 500 faculty and staff Opportunity for businesses to meet students as part-time workers Opportunity to attract customers to businesses What we are looking for: Support from business community – Sponsor package Presence from local support networks Enthusiasm, energy, ideas !!

6. Why work together? Create direct connections with students, post-secondary institutions, and the community at large Grow business ◦By bringing more students, families, and visitors to the city and through your doors Find quality, part-time employees, and future full-time employees Build an early, loyal customer base for your business Promote community spirit

7. Campus City Connect City Wide Orientation for Post Secondary Students

8. City Connections Margaret Bowater Park Tent City - Trade Show Style Displays for business & not-for-profits to share products and services with students Jobs, volunteers, customers, clients Prizes Local entertainment Free BBQ and Ice Cream

10. Drive-In Movie Night Pepsi Centre Lower Parking Lot Giant Inflatable movie screen Recently released not-yet-to-video movie Cars and Bleachers Proceeds for charity

11. A Rockin’ Time Main Arena, Pepsi Centre

12. The Partners Public University, Public College, Private College and City Unique situation within the Province Each campus secondary within their structure Distinctive program offerings Previously operating relatively independently

13. Impact for Students City-wide orientation Co-ordinated Job Fair ◦Large range of employers Business community more conscious of catering to students Enhanced part-time job market for students ISIC Academic programs enhanced with greater community involvement Enhanced business connections for Practicums and post- graduation employment

14. Impact for Institutions Pooling resources / Shared effort ◦Orientation ◦Job Fair Community spirit / engagement ◦Christmas Parade ◦Bobsled race Feeling connected / supported

15. Future Benefits for Institutions Inter-Institution sports leagues Articulation Agreements Community Concert – shared not duplicated Increased recognition in Western Newfoundland and beyond Increased enrolment

16. Test your knowledge? A. Jacques Cartier B. James Cook C. John Cabot D. Christopher Columbus What famous explorer, was the first to survey and record the geography of the Bay of Islands throughout the summer of 1767?

17. Post Secondary Economic Impact City recognized a need to better understand the role of post-secondary education in the local economy Study team ◦City of Corner Brook/ Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency/ Grenfell Campus/ College of the North Atlantic/ Academy Canada Analyzed both operational ($38.5M) and student expenditures ($12.9M)

18. Community Benefits More money More residents & visitors More volunteers A future

19. Business Benefits Increase in local spending Increase in visitation Increase in available workforce Increase in population

20. Student Benefits Increased offerings of Goods & Services Increased employment opportunities Increased opportunities for social gatherings