Sunday, September 25, 2005
In recent weeks, I've been working in Lexington, Kentucky. Here's a good article from the Lexington Business Journal which outlines the new approach we are taking to regional strategy.
Based on the model of Open Source Economic Development, we are focused on building open networks of collaboration. To many, "open source" implies development by a chaotic crowd. In reality, the model is more organized and focused. It combines open participation with leadership direction. You can get a glimpse of what we are doing from this article.
I'm thinking about holding a two day course in Open Source Economic Development in November. If you are interested in being a part of the first class, please e-mail me.
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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.
Open Source Economic Development in Lexington, KY
