Monday, September 19, 2005
In an earlier post, I pointed to the Innovation Expo that will be taking place next month and South Dakota. Here are two other examples of how regions are working together to build a collaboration needed for innovation networks. These networks take time to form, but regular events like these speed the process.
In the Tennessee Valley Corridor in Eastern Tennessee, civic leaders will be holding the Tennessee Valley Venture Forum. The purpose of the forum is to bring together business, research, and investors to explore new business opportunities. Read more.
In a similar effort, EDPros in Western North Carolina recently held an event to bring together individual investors, venture capital companies, researchers and 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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Building innovation networks
