Saturday, November 30, 2002
The latest issue of U.S. News and World Report includes an article on Idaho's successful shift from a natural rsource to an emergin innovation economy. Read the article. Go
EDPros in Idaho are understandably elated at the coverage. Go
The rest of us can learn from the connection that Pocatello has been able to draw among brainpower, innovation networks and a quality place. These are core elements of an innovation economy.
The article also points to the emerging importance of public relations -- not advertising -- as a marketing tool.
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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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Idaho gets exposure for its innovation economy
