The ÉCONOMUSÉE® Network Society is an international organization that works with a network of PARTNERS. They all share the same objectives, namely the preservation, perpetuation and promotion of traditional trades and other intangible heritage practices in the arts and crafts and bio-food sectors— oftentimes elements that forge a culinary identity.
In collaboration with its various PARTNERS, the ENS currently has a presence in several countries, provinces and regions. We are always looking for new PARTNERS who would like to develop a network of Artisans at Work in their area.
Why develop a network of Artisans at Work with ENS? In order to grow the number of artisans in the network and thus ensure their sustainability and the perpetuity of their know-how by supporting them in showcasing what they do best. All of this, while helping to enhance the interaction and learning experience with each artisan and the generation of income from visitors. These activities contribute to the active employment of local people and ultimately to the sustainable development of the regions.
For more information, contact Carl-Éric Guertin, General Manager at carl-ericguertin@economusees.com.
Parallèle Alberta is a leader in Francophone economic development in Alberta, supported by three core pillars: entrepreneurship, employability, and community economic development. We support Francophone entrepreneurs and job seekers across Alberta. For more information, please contact Étienne Alary at etienne.alary@lecdea.ca
The Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique is a partner of SRÉ, having created its own SRÉ entity in British Columbia. For further information, please contact Vincent Deslauriers at vincentdeslauriers@economusees.com
The ENS shines a light on a network of artisans that are bearers of traditional know-how rooted in the living memory of territories. By guiding artisans in sharing unique knowledge with future generations, the ENS confirms its role as a leader in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage, while supporting these artisans’ businesses towards a distinctive, sustainable and recognized business model. Thanks to the cultural tourist initiative ÉCONOMUSÉE®, HERITAGE SPACE and CULINARY SPACE, the ENS fosters an educational and cultural approach where the artisan becomes a keeper of traditions and reveals a terroir’s heritage through an authentic and meaningful tourism experience.
Our promise is to support each artisan in their sustainability efforts by developing and implementing a unique business and cultural concept and increasing their enterprise’s appeal to tourists and other visitors through their inclusion in a thriving international network.