Thursday, July 08, 2004
One of the important aspects of economic development comes in the emergence of new technology clusters. As EDPros we like to think that we can "target" clusters and develop them.
The truth is that clusters emerge largely on their own. Here is an example from Indiana. Read more. You can read the original article here.
We are far better off identifying these emerging market patterns and facilitating the connections among companies and support organizations. Clusters are not "things", like industrial parks or spec buildings. They are systems of innovation. We can strengthen these systems by promoting collaborations among related organizations.
posted by Ed Morrison |
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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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Technology corridor emerging in Indiana
