Tuesday, September 30, 2003
And you thought that California was the only state with certifiable nut cases (not to mention porn stars) running for governor.
In Louisiana, a candidate for governor is promoting finger football as an economic stimulant for the state. (In finger football, two people flip a paper triangle back and forth across a table.) He wants to make Louisiana the hub for a national sport. To demonstrate his seriousness, he wears a tuxedo while campaigning.
But that's not all. Another candidate wants to build a subway system in New Orleans. Never mind that the city is below sea level.
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
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Finger football as an economic development plan for Louisiana
