Saturday, May 13, 2006
Here are some valuable resources I came across recently.
A trade database. There's a bunch a free stuff, and you can order custom reports. Read more.
A study of science and engineering employment in the U.S. and Canada includes some detailed data on metro areas in the U.S. Read more.
Educational attainment is a critical driver in economic prosperity, and here is a set of historical data. Read more.
In Canada, KPMG has released its 2006 Competitive Alternatives Study: A Guide to International Business Costs. The data are available through a web site. Read more.
The WIRED project from the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration is the real deal. They are focusing on redesigning the relationships among regional, state and federal resources to accelerate innovation. They have compiled a good summary of innovation reports on this page.
Duke University has a valuable web site that explores North Carolina in the global economy. 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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Some useful resources
