Monday, October 21, 2002
Economic development and the arts go together, especially in neighborhood and downtown settings. For EDPros interested in the connection, here are some examples of how EDPros are connecting the arts and economic development.
In Sacramento, a task force of business and community leaders has unveiled a six-point plan to strengthen the arts in the Sacramento region as an asset for economic development. Learn more.
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Planners in Kansas City are looking to Indianapolis, Pittsburgh and Minneapolis to see how arts, culture, sports and entertainment fit with economic development. And Cleveland is continuing its push to focus on the connection between arts and economic development. Learn more.
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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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