Saturday, January 31, 2004
Defining a strategy in clear and simple terms is tough. Here is a framework I came across from West Virginia that does a fairly good job. Go here to read more. Go.
The strategy outlines four major challenges facing the state:
Intellectual Infrastructure in the 21st Century. Focuses on worker training, education and R&D.
New Economy: New Challenges and New Solutions. Focuses on diversifying the economy, capital formation and entrepreneurship.
Results-Based Government: Planning for the Future. Focuses on government reform, infrastructure and health.
Building Bridges and Empowering Citizens. Focuses on regional cooperation and image improvement.
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.
West Virginia's strategy framework
