Saturday, September 13, 2003
Massachusetts leaders are launching an ambitious effort to develop life science businesses more strategically. For example, they want to capture the biomanufacturing jobs that have been the focus of other states, like North Carolina. In addition, they are looking at how to support start-ups more effectively.
The stakes for getting it right are high. Michael Porter, Harvard Business School Professor and consultant to the governor: "I believe this is the single largest economic opportunity for this region...I believe it's ours to lose."
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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Massachusetts and its biotech future
