OVERVIEW OF THE NEW MATERIAL...

Economy Watch

Here's the latest on the economy. Go.

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EDPro's best books of 2004

Here are the best books I've come across inthe past year. Go.

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The creative economy is not just for cities

Vermont is a good model for rural regions. Go.

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Pennsylvania's new manufacturing initiative

The governor responds with some linked initiatives. Go.

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Is Texas forgetting the basics?

Texas may be going for the flash, but has the governor forgotten the basics? Go.

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Colleges and universities as economic engines

Old Dominion University shows how smaller universities are engaging. Go.

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Web Watch: New Iowa web site to help entrepreneurs

Iowa has launched a new web site to help entrepreneurs. Go.

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The growing kitchen incubator trend

More kitchen incubators are popping up to capitalize on a trend toward regional foods. Go.

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The competitive advantage of local customer service

ComCast learns that wage rates aren't everything. Go.

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Bangor: Focusing on brainpower and creativity

Bangor embraces creativity as a strategy. Go.

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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.

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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.

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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 . 

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Helping immigrant entrepreneurs

Here's a good idea to assist immigrant entrepreneurs. Go.

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Building the arts in Zanesville

Zanesville is another smaller comunity embracing the arts as economic development. Go.

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Incentive worries? Nope

We have a lot of challenges ahead, but worrying about the Ohio appellate court decision on incentives is not one of them. Go.

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Northeast Ohio business plan competition

Business plan competitions are a solid way to change perspectives. Go.

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Florida, Georgia shift focus to retention

Both states are experimenting with more retention efforts. Go.

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Bioscience district emerging in Atlanta

Biosciences are starting to connect in Atlanta. Go.

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The Great California Stem Cell Rush

The election may have touched off a science rush. Go.

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Translating ideas into action in NW North Carolina

NW North Carolina has become a region to watch. Go.

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Hampton Roads picks some clusters

Five clusters will focus efforts. Go.

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Landmark innovation report presents our challenge

Read this report. Go.

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