Organizing a clean-up Saturday, May 08, 2004 It sounds simple, and it's one of the easiest places to start in economic development: Organize a clean-up. Mobilizing volunteers translates vague ideas into action. This step is critically important, especially in communities where cynicism runs deep: "Nothing ever gets done around here". Too much whining can paralyze economic development. Get inspired. Read what citizens are doing in Laramie, WY; with an old mill in Maryland; in Fairbanks, AK; in Prescott Valley, AZ; in Pascagoula, MS and along the Cuyahoga River here in Cleveland. posted by Ed Morrison |		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. links 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. So, spread the word...Share the knowledge. Tell a friend about EDPro Weblog. If you are using a news reader, here is the link to syndicate this site: Here's the link if you are a bloglines subscriber: 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.

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