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Announcing ACorp
UPDATED: Nov 3/25 The Problem Not enough creators, such as musicians, earn a sustainable living. Money is being made in the music industry though. Yet, value leaks at every step—platforms, labels, ticketing, middlemen, venues—leaving artists with a fraction of what their music, time and hard word generates. Some artists lack clear, practical pathways to capture value ( make enough money ) quickly and directly. Can talented, hard working and committed musicians convert their l
Chris Herbert
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Private Capital in Canada
Discover how private capital is reshaping Canada beyond the billionaire myth. Learn how AREA 81 wants to empower rural communities with private capital.
Chris Herbert
Oct 243 min read


AREA 81 Videos
A series of videos about AREA 81. How it works, how it's evolving and how to get involved.
Chris Herbert
Oct 211 min read


First Artist Corporations Community Call
Yancey Strickler presents the vision and legal framework for Artist Corporations (A-Corps), a new corporate structure designed to empower artists and creators in the creative economy. | Published Sep 17, 2025 by Metalabel Artist Corporations: The Vision, Law & Movement Key Insights A-Corps are a new corporate structure designed specifically for artists and creators, combining benefits of various existing structures while addressing their limitations. The structure provides a
Chris Herbert
Oct 148 min read


Small Business is Big in Canada … but
But, we’ve lost 100,000 entrepreneurs—and 350,000 can’t get the financing they need. This raises the question: is BDC doing a good job?...
Chris Herbert
Oct 95 min read


Rural Ontario Municipal Association: Why Area 81 is the Bridge
ROMA's Vision for Rural Ontario The Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Strategic Plan 2024–2027 sets a clear path forward:...
Chris Herbert
Sep 305 min read


Opportunity Brief | SDG Compliance Accelerator
The Problem Organizations everywhere are under growing pressure to prove their alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ....
Chris Herbert
Sep 273 min read


Angel Investing in Canada is Broken
Discover why angel investing in Canada is broken and how it impacts early-stage startups. Learn more about the challenges in angel investing in Canada.
Chris Herbert
Aug 165 min read


Belief Begins with Buying Local
Buying Local is an Act of Belief A Personal Introduction At AREA 81 , we’re building something rooted in belief — belief that rural...
Chris Herbert
Jul 284 min read
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