Sunday, February 05, 2006
Like anything else, improvement in economic development requires continuous learning.
Chambers of Commerce can play an important role in encouraging learning by civic leaders through field trips. Here's an article on the recent trip by the leadership in Jackson, MS to Richmond, VA. Read more
Both cities are medium-sized state capitols, and Jackson's leadership felt that they could learn from Richmond. As one participant noted, "Jackson is kind of at a point today where Richmond was ten or twelve years ago."
If your chamber does not have an initiative to get your civic leaders out and learning on a regular basis, start one.
posted by Ed Morrison |
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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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Jackson leaders visit Richmond
