Monday, November 04, 2002
For EDPros trying to bridge old gaps within their region, you can now use the example of Dallas-Ft. Worth. The two cities are getting together to coordinate their development planning. Last week, the city councils held their first joint meeting.
In many communities, economic development cooperation is undercut by old rivalries. It seems, in many cases, that these rivalries have more to do with high school football than with serious economic issues. People are driving into the future by looking in the rear view mirror.
As EDPros, we need to focus on building regional economies based on local collaboration. The regions that do not understand this basic dynamic will lose out, as the integration of global markets accelerates. We should be telling our local leadership, "If Dallas and Ft. Worth can do this, why can't we?" Learn more about what is happening in Dallas-Ft. Worth. Go
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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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"The Region" redefines Dallas-Ft. Worth
