Archive for April 2014

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Formula For Successful Collaborations

Tuesday, April 29th, 2014

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller 11 TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATIONS [Originally published on 8-16-2011.  I revised the material to include the need to be aligned on the purpose of the collaboration.  I was compelled to do so because I observed a lot of regional collaborations were […]

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The Keys To Fostering Entrepreneurship

Sunday, April 27th, 2014

The Keys to Fostering Entrepreneurship   The process for fostering entrepreneurship has been sought after for decades, if not millenniums. Entrepreneurship has sprouted, seemingly randomly, in communities all over the world and brought with it strong economic growth that is long lasting. So it is logical that many leaders in governments, institutions, universities, and even […]

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Two Simple Steps To Sustainable Economic Prosperity

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014

Publicly supported economic development programs, investments, and subsidies should be evaluated on their long-term benefits and impacts on the whole community, not on short-term job or revenue increases. Public investments and subsidies should be equitable and targeted, support environmental and social goals, and prioritize infrastructure and supportive services that promote the vitality of all local […]

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What The Economic Development Profession Can Learn From P&G

Sunday, April 13th, 2014

We’re moving away from the current mass marketing model, away from push and toward pull.  Consumers will only become more demanding.  They want to have a conversation, to dialogue, to participate, to be more in control. A.G. Lafley speech to the Association of National Advertisers 10-15-2000 By Edward Burghard Google I recently attended a conference […]

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In Which State Are Residents Most Optimistic?

Monday, April 7th, 2014

We are a strong, robust, and prosperous nation. Optimism is the essence of our success. It drives our creativity and emboldens our entrepreneurial spirit. It is what makes us invest in the future and accomplish our highest aims. Bill Frist By Edward Burghard Google Optimism The power of the American Dream Composite Index research is […]

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