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Nordicity is proud to have partnered with Roblox on their 2025 Annual Economic Impact Report, contributing the economic analysis for the United States and United Kingdom. Our methodology helped quantify the real-world outcomes of the Roblox creator economy, showing how virtual experiences translate into tangible economic growth. 

Nordicity and the Ontario Arts Council (OAC) have released the Arts Across Ontario report, a first-of-its-kind impact study, that examines the arts, culture, and creative industries at the regional level in the province.

Nordicity's Gaeby Abrahams attended the Taste of Place Summit in Markham, hosted by the Culinary Tourism Alliance in partnership with Destination Markham.

Review of Nordicity's sessions at the Manitoba Libraries Conference exploring the evolution of provision planning and the importance of measuring and communicating meaningful impact.

The City of Courtenay’s Strategic Cultural Plan – Culture Connects Us – has officially launched.

Nordicity led the development of the plan with the City of Courtenay’s Recreation, Culture, and Community Services team, working closely with Courtenay’s cultural community and key partners. The bold 10-year plan positions Courtenay as a thriving cultural hub – where arts and culture play a pivotal role in community identity and resilience.

As we enter a new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the incredible clients and projects that shape our work. At Nordicity, we believe that the power of connection lies at the heart of everything we do—whether it’s uniting people with ideas, communities with opportunities, or organizations with sustainable growth solutions.

Nordicity is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the City of Nanaimo on a Not-for-Profit Sector Study. This initiative aligns with the City's vision to create a prosperous, socially just, and environmentally sustainable community, using the "Doughnut Economics" framework as outlined in the City Plan.

In a pioneering move to strengthen the arts and culture sector through innovative financing, Nordicity has been commissioned by the Metcalf Foundation – in partnership with the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts – to launch an action research project exploring the integration of social finance within the arts and culture sector. 

The Investment Climate Reform (ICR) Facility engaged Nordicity to undertake a pivotal technical assistance project for the Zimbabwe Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts, and Culture (MoSRAC). The project aims to strengthen the intellectual property (IP) business environment in Zimbabwe’s cultural and creative industries (CCIs).

Nordicity is excited to announce its continued support to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) through our latest collaboration on the Cultural Funding Review.

As a key part of its succession plan, NGL Nordicity Group Ltd (Nordicity) has moved forward on new appointments. Founder and Board Chair, Peter Lyman announced that Kristian Roberts would be assuming CEO position as of Jan. 1, 2024.

Last fall, Nordicity's Peter Lyman and Mila Dechef-Tweddle spoke about cultural planning with Arts Consultants Canada (ACCA) on the “At the Mic” podcast. Building on their respective work across Nordicity’s culture planning practice, Peter and Mila discussed the evolution of cultural planning over the last decade and the strategies our team at Nordicity employs to ensure successful community engagement.