Local responsibility - that's your first key to local economic development success! Each month I will be introducing a new key to the economic development puzzle. Also, make sure to sign-up for upcoming webinar trainings and check out my reading recommendations this month.
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Keys No. 1 - Local Responsibility
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Last month we introduced our 2013 Entrepreneurial  Communities series focusing on the keys to economic development in today's world. In January's thought paper, we reviewed our top 10 keys to local economic development success. This month we are focusing on key #1 or Local Responsibility. Monday night before a packed house of 250 chamber of commerce members from Marion and Hillsboro, Kansas, I talked about the unique nature of America's economic development approach. Bottom line, in the U.S. we are extraordinary internationally because local communities have the prime responsibility for community economic development. While federal, state and even private development resources and programs can help - they do not define or lead local development. Our thought paper this month explores a deeper meaning into this very important key to economic development success - local responsibility. As is always the case, we want to hear from you. Email don@e2mail.org with your questions and comments.
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NREDA Conference: One of the better economic development conference in the U.S. is sponsored by NREDA. This year's conference is schedule for July 17-20 in Austin, Texas. For more information about the conference, contact director@nreda.org or check out the NREDA website.
Two Interesting Reads: I recommend two books this month.  The first book is by Amy Cortese, Locavesting, the Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit from it (John Wily & Sons Publishers). The second book is by a remarkable thinker, Mario Morino, Leap of Reason, Managing to Outcomes in an Era of Scarcity (Ventures in Philanthropy Partners Publication).
Working with Entrepreneurs Professional Training: Again this year we are offering our webinar-based professional training series Working with Entrepreneurs, focusing on business coaching. This year there will be two segments in the training series, with the first segment slated to start spring 2013 and the second slated for fall 2013. For more information, contact Dana at dana@e2mail.org. E Communities Initiative: We have now worked in a wide range of communities from rural Rawlins County, Kansas to Missoula, Montana and Fon du Lac, Wisconsin. Our Entrepreneurial Communities Initiative provides a comprehensive and affordable road map and process for growing an entrepreneur-focused economic development game plan. For more information on how we can help contact Don at don@e2mail.org. |
