Welcome to Creative Enterprise!

The Creative Enterprise Initiative (CEI) is an initiative that grew out of Waterloo Region’s desire to create a community that fosters outstanding artistic endeavors and creative enterprise. Whether it be dance, theatre, visual arts, music digital media or graphic design – whatever the discipline - CEI is committed to ensuring that Waterloo Region’s cultural creators have the best possible environment to practice their craft, and that they have access to the resources and services necessary for their ongoing success.

It is our belief that a healthy and sustainable creative community fosters innovation across sectors and that it is a key catalyst for economic prosperity, bold new ideas and true innovation to take hold. Making Waterloo Region an incredible place to live, work, play and stay is our mantra. For more on who we are, please visit our About Us section and be sure to check out our newsletter and visit our media pages to see what we’ve been up to.