Monday, July 24, 2006
Over the weekend, the local newspaper here in Cleveland ran a series of stories on the region's economic development strategies and performance. You can read the stories here:
My colleague Valdis Krebs sees a new day emerging in Northeast Ohio. Read more. Characteristically, my friend Don Iannone is more philosophical. Read more.
Another friend, John Ettorre, comments on the changes taking place in the region, as Case announced that the business school dean is stepping down. Read more.
In Northeast Ohio, blogs, led by George Nemeth's Brewed Fresh Daily, are having an important impact on the regional economic development. More people are engaged. More voices heard. More ideas generated. Fast stuff happens.
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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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New debate in Northeast Ohio
