Johnstown PA moving ahead with the right strategies
Friday, November 22, 2002
When it comes to economic development, Johnstown, PA is a tough case. A stagnant real-estate base and dwindling population threaten to derail a slow, decade-long revival.
But EDPros are focusing on the right strategies...and a core one is keeping their brainpower.
The Johnstown Area Regional Industries web site provides a good look at the type of initiatives that other EDPros should include in their strategies. They include a tight integration of workforce development and economic development, a focus on employer consortia in training, and an emphasis on connections between business and post-secodary education.
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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Johnstown PA moving ahead with the right strategies
