03-08-05.
"Is Sustainability Sustainable? An Evolutionary Perspective,"
Bruce Latimer,
Director, The Cleveland Museum of Natural History; Peter B. Lewis
Building.

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Each Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM REI is holding REALNEO planning and
orientation sessions for open dialogue and inclusion supportig the Open
Source Economic Development framework for North East Ohio. These

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"Intergenerational Learning"

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The Economics of Early Child Development initiative for Northeast Ohio kicked off February 01, 2005, with a fantastic forum at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, where 11 important community leaders representing organizations ranging from the Gund and Cleveland Foundations, Treu-Mart Fund, CCC, Cleveland Public Schools and Hanna Perkins, were moderated by REI leaders Ed Morrison and Roberta Waxman-Lenz in insightful presentations and Q&A on what NEO will look like in 2010, when we are the world-leaders in Early Child Development - join the over 160 attendees as we plan next steps at a special NEO Childhood Community of Interest Link here!

This morning’s PD cited a Michigan research paper that concluded that economic cars, hybrids and the like, will generate a stronger economic return for European manufacturers, who have adapted to meet the more aggressive, European environmental standards and are now poised to reap the economic benefit of this growing market in the US. As a result, the study says, the US government should assist, despite the current $400+ billion budget deficit, in the retrofit/reengineering of the US plants to be able to compete. Of course, the industry could have also asked for assistance in meeting the environmental demands decades ago to seize the leadership mantel now held by European manufacturers, but for decades, US auto industry opposed stronger environmental standards, rather than adapt. Another significant, unmentioned lesson also warrants noting: Sound environmental policy, environmental leadership, can generate economic leadership in a very short time.

Here are some useful resources that build the connection between early child development and economic development.

The 1998 Commission on the Future of the South report

Notes from the first Early Child Development Forum:

02-15-05.
"The Doan Brook Partnership," Nancy
King Smith, Executive Director, Nature Center at Shaker Lakes & project team
associates; Peter B. Lewis Building.

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Each Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM REI is holding REALNEO planning and
orientation sessions for open dialogue and inclusion supportig the Open
Source Economic Development framework for North East Ohio. These

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A two-part forum on: The Economics of Early Childhood Development

 Awareness: Session; One February 1, 2005, 4:00-6:00PM, Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Wade Oval in University Circle

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A Biofuels Primer, Phil Lane, Analog Motors, LLC

Ed Morrison, Director of REI, introduced the speaker, Phil Lane. Phil has been attending Tuesdays@REI sessions and he offered to give this presentation on Biofuels. Ed proceeded with a short synopsis of some of the objectives of REI and the Tuesdays@REI series. A major objective is the creation of open networks within the NEO region. Colleges and Universities will serve as nodes in this network and promote innovation in our traditional industries, sustainable enterprise, and creative industries.

Fascinating presentation - will post here - Phil provided
an overview of the meaning, history, variations, sources, uses, applications
and issues surrounding biodeisel.

What will NEO look like in 2010 if we focus on Early Childhood Development (ECD) supporting pregnant women, babies and children - for them and for economic development

Forum 02/01 is part of a process leading to regional action plan. Roberta Waxman-Lenz at REI, Joe Gauntner (sp?) Dir. Cuyahoga County Center for Family and Children and Joyce Bressler (sp?) at Starting Point.

In anticipation of the 02.01.05 REI forum on Early Childhood Development, being held at the Natural History Museum in University Circle, WCPN is featuring the topic on their 90.3 at 9 radio broadcast on 01.25.05 - tune in and get up to speed on this most critical issue for our community... and visit the NEO Childhood Community Of Interest Links for more insight!

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"A Biofuels Primer"

A presentation on the history and potential of biofuels in the energy equation. Topics will trace timeline from the pre-WWII chemurgy movement to current developments such as algal biodiesel and biomass pyrolysis for hydrogen production. Incorporating concepts that include well-to-wheel efficiency, end-of-vehicle-life landfill mandates and integrated biorefineries, a path towards sustainable economic development will be explored within the framework of industrial ecology.

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Each Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM REI is holding REALNEO planning and
orientation sessions for open dialogue and inclusion supportig the Open
Source Economic Development framework for North East Ohio. These

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Each Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM REI is holding REALNEO planning and
orientation sessions for open dialogue and inclusion supportig the Open
Source Economic Development framework for North East Ohio. These

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Each Tuesday there is an orientation on REALNEO at REI - these are free form open discussions offering REALNEO users the opportunity to get together and discuss the vision of the initiative and any implementation questions - join us - notes and comments post here.

Thanks to everyone who attended the Community of Minds event this evening. I appreciate especially those of you who came up to me after my talk with words of thanks and encouragement.

As requested by several of you, I've posted my presentation here on REALNEO (PDF file - 2.1 mgs) - regarding the session and presentation, please feel free to comment below, or add a page to this book with your comments (you must set up an account to post and comment).

I. REALNEO Status

A. Drafting of Legal
Agreements

1. Bill Vasu has JD from
Marshall in Intellectual Property and he would be willing to help with framing
of legal agreements, etc.

A two-part forum on: The Economics of Early Childhood Development

 Awareness: Session; One February 1, 2005, 4:00-6:00PM, Cleveland Museum of Natural History on Wade Oval in University Circle

 Alignment and Action: Session Two, February 14, 9AM to 12PM, Hanna Perkins Center for Child Development in Shaker Heights

01.19.05 "Community of Minds," Regional Business & Technology Networking Event, Wednesday, 01.19.05, 5:30PM - 7:30PM, George Dively Building, Case. Change is afoot! Opportunities, trends and technologies are the currency of today's dynamic economy. Don't miss this opportunity to meet with leaders of thought and industry from

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REI looking to develop tools
that NEO community can use. Bring tools together to build virtual communities
that will enable regions to develop new patterns of civic behavior.

Each Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 PM REI is holding REALNEO planning and orientation sessions for open dialogue and inclusion supportig the Open Source Economic Development framework for North East Ohio. These sessions are open to everyone - feel free to come anytime between 2 and 4, and stick around after for the weekly Tuesday@REI meetings, from 4:00 - 5:45 PM.

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Topic:
"Building Global
Models in NEO: Alternate Strategies for the Arts & Entertainment
Industry"
What
would Northeast Ohio look like as a global leader in the Arts &
Entertainment industry? With world renowned landmarks like Severance Hall,
Playhouse Square, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and so many others, what
opportunities are we missing? What will it take for our region to become a
global leader in Arts & Entertainment? Learn more about alternate proposals
designed by dedicated civic entrepreneurs. Help us build the networks toward
next steps.

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