Sunday, March 05, 2006
Smaller regions are moving their economic development strategies toward innovation and entrepreneurship. The recruitment model of economic development is losing influence to strategies that focus on innovation and entrepreneurship. Here are two examples.
In central Pennsylvania, a group of Economic Development professionals are moving to establish an incubator in Williamsport. The incubator would strengthen a new Keystone Innovation Zone in the region. Read more. Learn more about the Williamsport/Lycoming Keystone Innovation Zone here.
In Southwest Iowa, economic development professionals are conducting Energizing Entrepreneurs workshops. 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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Smaller regions moving to entrepreneur networks
