Wednesday, April 16, 2003
Arizona has a lot underway to build a new economy. If you're curious, start on this page. It highlights this week's meeting of the Arizona Telecommunications & Information Council. But it also provides an overview of what the state is up to.
Today in our History of Innovation... In 1987, the U.S. government authorized patents on genes, the first nation in the world to do so. One year later, the Patent Office issued the first gene patent for mice designed to be highly susceptible to breast cancer. Designated as "oncomice," they are used in testing anticancer therapies with more efficiency and accurate results.
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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.
Here's a roadmap of Arizona's technology roadmap
