Lessons from Einstein Alley

In New Jersey's Einstein Alley, civic leaders recently held a summit to explore some of the best practices in building innovation networks.

The local Congressman who helped organize the summit had an insightful quote: "Local innovation and entrepreneurship, not top-down governance from federal and state leaders, is needed to strengthen Central Jersey's economic future." Read more [1].

True enough. The old economic development programs do not work well in the new, networked economy. Our opportunities will emerge from the collaborations we form.