Thursday, November 18, 2004
Immigration policy is going to become an increasingly contentious issue. Often, public policy gets confused. We are not clear about the economic value that some entrepreneurs can generate.
Immigrant entrepreneurs are a vital force in many regional economies. (For example, here's a good article from AnnaLee Saxenian some years ago on the role of immigrant entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.)
How do you harness immigrant entrepreneurs? Here's an approach from Dallas. The East Dallas office of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce has become a hub for immigrant entrepreneurs. Read more.
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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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Harnessing the power of immigrant entrepreneurs
