Monday, August 06, 2007
Here is an interesting profile of the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. (CCAT). The Center has become an umbrella organization for a number of technology related initiatives in the state. Read more.
Founded in 2002, CCAT operated initially under a federal grant to develop a national center that addresses both military and civilian industrial needs. CCAT now facilitates collaborations in key technology areas, such as lasers, nanotechnology, gas turbine engines, fuel cells and power systems.
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
Download some background information on me here.
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology
