Thursday, August 28, 2003
Institute for Emerging Issues at North Carolina State University has a report to guide the state as it develops its innovation economy. Developed out of the 2003 Emerging Issues Forum, key points of the report include:
1. State government needs the capacity for independent assessments of alternative economic development strategies.
2. Private sector leaders from the new economy must help set priorities for the state.
3. Universities can help job growth by bolstering collaboration between technology transfer and economic development efforts.
4. Regional economic development can be strengthened by clearer niche strategy.
5. Rural and inner city economic development can be enhanced by focusing on small, indigenous businesses.
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.
North Carolina report on guiding principles
