Incentives Watch Tuesday, May 08, 2007 Here are some articles on incentives I have come across. A consultant's report in Kansas City ourtlines the proper role of incentives in that city's economic development strategy. Consultant's report parallels Funkhouser's views on economic development. Keeping companies is becoming an important focus for Colorado Springs. Leaders work to retain city’s major employers. A new package of bills promoting innovation has passed in Hawaii. A dozen science, tech bills passed in 'innovation' drive. Counties in Northeast Mississippi are preparing for the suppliers coming to the new Toyota plant. Everyone wants a piece of the Toyota action . The Gorilla project is spiking curiosity. Mystery 'Gorilla' posted by Ed Morrison |		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License. links 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. So, spread the word...Share the knowledge. Tell a friend about EDPro Weblog. If you are using a news reader, here is the link to syndicate this site: Here's the link if you are a bloglines subscriber: 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 Download some background information on me here.

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