Saturday, January 17, 2004
If you are in search of a way to respond to your existing manufacturers, organize a support program for exporting. In Canada, Europe and Asia, exporting support for smaller firms plays a much bigger role in economic development. (Here's an example of an export support web site from Scotland.)
We have never considered the strategy very seriously. At Ashland College, outside Cleveland, The Institute for Human Investment and Economic Growth identified this strategy as a key component to their economic development strategy. It makes sense. Learn more.
Designing and executing foreign market entry strategies is not simple. But it is a solid way to respond to the pressures of globalization.
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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
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Responding to manufacturers' needs
