Building innovation in South Dakota Monday, September 19, 2005 Most people don't expect to hear much about innovation from South Dakota. However, EDPros in that state are taking the right steps in promoting and innovation Expo next month. The event will connect entrepreneurs, investors, and others involved in innovation. Read more These type of events for critically important to building innovation networks. We are in the habit of thinking that entrepreneurship is the product of a single individual with a big idea: Ford's Model T or Edison's light bulb. In reality, entrepreneurship involves building and operating within networks of collaborations. Trust is critically important to the effectiveness of these networks. And trust can only be built through personal interactions. That's why these events are so important. 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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