Tuesday, October 09, 2007
I keep hearing positive developments coming out of North Dakota. Here's another example. This article outlines how Minot State University will receive $2.1 million for its new center of excellence for a data production center. Read more.
In 2005 the North Dakota Legislature approved a centers of excellence initiative to expand investments in higher education. Since its founding, the initiative has invested in a wide range of centers designed to stimulate economic development. These centers have included in a wide range of different technologies such as petroleum safety, hydrogen, advanced electronics and life sciences. Download a summary.
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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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North Dakota's Centers of Excellence
