Wednesday, June 25, 2003
The Florida High Tech Corridor Council has launched a new web site for the 21 county region.
The site provides information -- which includes updated labor market statistics, job openings and education opportunities -- as an online resource for employers, job seekers, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, economic development councils, educational institutions and state agencies.
It's got a powerful database driving the site...and it's far more than most EDPros need or can afford. Explore it to get some useful insights. This one sets a standard. I particularly like how well the information is integrated.
Sites like this make your region "sticky" to smart people.
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.
Web Watch: Florida's High Tech Corridor
