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December 27, 2004 Welcome to EDPro News... from the Center for Regional Economic Issues |
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OVERVIEW OF THE NEW MATERIAL...
Here's the latest on the economy. Go [29].
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Here are the best books I've come across inthe past year. Go [30].
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The creative economy is not just for cities
Vermont is a good model for rural regions. Go [31].
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Pennsylvania's new manufacturing initiative
The governor responds with some linked initiatives. Go [32].
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Is Texas forgetting the basics?
Texas may be going for the flash, but has the governor forgotten the basics? Go [33].
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Colleges and universities as economic engines
Old Dominion University shows how smaller universities are engaging. Go [34].
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Web Watch: New Iowa web site to help entrepreneurs
Iowa has launched a new web site to help entrepreneurs. Go [35].
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The growing kitchen incubator trend
More kitchen incubators are popping up to capitalize on a trend toward regional foods. Go [36].
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The competitive advantage of local customer service
ComCast learns that wage rates aren't everything. Go [37].
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Bangor: Focusing on brainpower and creativity
Bangor embraces creativity as a strategy. Go [38].
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Outsourcing: Congress heads in the wrong direction
We know one thing: To respond to outsourcing don't make it harder for kids to go to college. Go [39].
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Why a stadium does not generate prosperity
Stadiums are a lot of things, but they do not by themselves generate prosperity. Go [40].
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KY foundation must disclose incentive deal
A sound court decision tells a KY foundation that it cannot hide public funds from public scrutiny. Go [41] . [42]
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Helping immigrant entrepreneurs
Here's a good idea to assist immigrant entrepreneurs. Go [43].
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Building the arts in Zanesville
Zanesville is another smaller comunity embracing the arts as economic development. Go [44].
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We have a lot of challenges ahead, but worrying about the Ohio appellate court decision on incentives is not one of them. Go [45].
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Northeast Ohio business plan competition
Business plan competitions are a solid way to change perspectives. Go [46].
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Florida, Georgia shift focus to retention
Both states are experimenting with more retention efforts. Go [47].
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Bioscience district emerging in Atlanta
Biosciences are starting to connect in Atlanta. Go [48].
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The Great California Stem Cell Rush
The election may have touched off a science rush. Go [49].
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Translating ideas into action in NW North Carolina
NW North Carolina has become a region to watch. Go [50].
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Hampton Roads picks some clusters
Five clusters will focus efforts. Go [51].
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Landmark innovation report presents our challenge
Read this report. Go [52].
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