Sunday, August 21, 2005
More states are looking at their universities to provide technology engines to generate new growth. Oregon is good case in point.
In recent years, the state's universities and economic developers have launched a series of initiatives to accelerate commercialization out though research labs. These initiatives include the $21 million investment in the Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute.
In addition, at Portland State University they have invested in a series of initiatives to tie a engineering and science research closer to commercial markets. Read more about what it's been going on.
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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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Bridging university/market gaps in Oregon
