Sunday, November 27, 2005
Michigan is moving aggressively to remake its economy in the wake of the major restructuring taking place in the auto industry.
By July, the state will be releasing grant funds to co-invest in new business opportunities in life sciences, automotive technology and alternative fuels industries. Read more.
At the same time, state officials are taking the right step in managing expectations. The Michigan plan is designed to refocus the state's economy over the long term. Immediate pay-backs are unlikely. Read more.
Govenror Granholm did not come to terms with the Republicans in the legislature over tax cuts, though. 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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Michigan's 21st Century Jobs Fund
