Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Automation Alley in Southeastern Michigan represents one of the best examples of regional cooperation in economic development. The initiative is designed to put the region on the leading edge of advanced engineering and manufacturing.
Automation Alley reveals the steps to build innovation networks within a region. Read through the benefits that Automation Alley providews to its members. Go.
Today, Automation Alley started construction on its new headquarters.
Automation Alley participants include the City of Detroit, Genesee County, the Economic Development Council of Livingston County, Macomb County Government, Monroe County Industrial Development Corporation, Oakland County, the Economic Development Alliance of St. Clair County and the Washtenaw Development Council.
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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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Automation Alley breaks ground on new headquarters
