Monday, July 09, 2007
A new regional collaboration is emerging in mid-Missouri. Recently, representatives from 12 counties met in Jefferson City to discuss regional collaboration.
One participant put the challenge this way: "“Economic development is about building the entire community, putting all the pieces together. The good news for mid-Missouri is that we have all these things. The potential is there, the challenge for us is to organize leadership and get the job done.” Read more.
The best way to start: Look for some quick wins. Take some trips to nearby regions to see how others are tackling the same challenges. These trips build personal relationships and invariably lead to valuable insights.
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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Mid-Missouri region emerging?
