Saturday, February 08, 2003
Young community leaders in Duluth, MN are trying to keep talented, young professionals from leaving the area. They have organized a nonprofit organization, Bridge Syndicate. Over 300 professionals have joined.
Visit their web site to download their report on the future of Duluth. It is a good example of a young leadership group articulating a new agenda for creating a knowledge economy. Bridge Syndicate is also the type of engaged networking that has the potential for changing the face of the city.
posted by Ed Morrison |
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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
Download some background information on me here.
Trying to keep young professionals in Duluth
