Saturday, November 08, 2003
San Jose has released a new economic development strategy. You can download the draft from this page. Go.
The document stops short of detailed implementation plans, but it does a very good job in outlining how the city will translate its vision into action. It outlines fifteen strategic initiatives and a range of tactics for each initiative. Read more.
Today in our history of innovation...
In 1910, the Patent Office issued the first U.S. patent for an "electric insect destroyer" to William H. Frost of Spokane, Washington. The invention used a number of electrically energized parallel wires. A flying insect passing between them completes the circuit by bridging the wires with its body and electrocutes itself. .
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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.
San Jose's new economic development strategy
