Wednesday, September 25, 2002
Add St. Joseph, MO to the list of communities that have recently redesigned their web sites. The Chamber decided to make the investment in recognition that a growing number of companies are using the web to develop their short list for site selection. They refer specifically to Progressive Moulded Products, based in Concord, Ontario. In searching for a location for a new manufactuing facility, the company used Internet sites to pare down its list of finalists to three communities in the Kansas City area. Learn more about the background. Go
The new St. Joseph site shares several characteristics with other recently designed sites. The home page is tightly designed to provide quick access to three different "channels": information for members, information for site selectors, information for people visiting or relocating. (See the panels across the top.) Quick links move people to the most requested pages.
One good feature: instructions on how to use the site. This provides a short description of the major sections. It also establishes a relationship with the reader and invites comments in a meaningful way.
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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St. Joseph's new web site
