Friday, November 19, 2004
Although they are quick not to criticize their colleagues to the south, EDPros in Virginia can't figure how North Carolina justified paying a quarter of a billion for Dell. Read more.
That may not be all. Local governments are turning to local corporations to add to the Dell incentive package. Read more.
In an earlier post, I outlined how NC would be better off in the long term (20 years) if they invested these incentives in early childhood development. For background, see this article from the Federal Reserve Board in Minneapolis.
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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
Download some background information on me here.
Did NC pay too much for Dell?
