Canada explores the innovation economy Thursday, November 07, 2002 An important debate is underway in Canada to explore how to build an innovation economy. Spurred by the federal government, the debate explores important questions, such as the role of cities in innovation. The Toronto Star has published a good article on this debate. Go You can learn more about Canada's innovation strategy, launched in February 2002. Go We do not have a similar national debate underway, and none is likely soon. But in cities and regions across the country, EDPros are pushing the issue of innovation in new and important ways. Massachusetts has long focused on building its innovation economy. Go Philadelphia is moving in this direction, as well. Go These sites provide EDPros with a quick way to learn about innovation issues. posted by Ed Morrison |		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. links 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. So, spread the word...Share the knowledge. Tell a friend about EDPro Weblog. If you are using a news reader, here is the link to syndicate this site: Here's the link if you are a bloglines subscriber: 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 Download some background information on me here.

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