Saturday, July 12, 2003
Despite tough economic times, Research Triangle Regional Partnership continues to expand. EDPros in other communities can use this example to defend their budgets.
RTRP's budget for the 2003-2004 fiscal year is up by 9 percent, to $987,328. (This budget total is actually quite modest.) To measure its success, RTRP initiated a three-year marketing plan in 2002 that focuses on Web site hits, the number of inquiries from potential clients and the number of new active economic development projects in the region.
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.
Research Triangle Regional Partnership expands
