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Regionalism - Maximizing Effective Partnerships for Economic Development in an Era of Scarce Resources

February 4, 2004 Economic Development Today Telecast

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In an era of scare resources, regions are turning to innovative methods to build their economies without duplicating efforts and diluting resources. The discussions will focus on regional cluster development and funding public policy issues; processes in place to identify clusters; the types of plans under development specialists will describe how cluster-based strategies lead to higher wage jobs and increased economic growth.

Moderator
     Ms. Doris McMillon

Panelists
     Dr. David Sampson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for 
        Economic Development
     Deborah Wince-Smith, President, Council on Competitiveness
     The Honorable John Engler, President of the State & Local 
        Government Division for EDS Government Solutions and former 
        Governor, State of Michigan
     Paul S. Shirley, CEO of Qynergy Corporation
     Randall Kempner, Executive Director of the Center for Regional 
        Innovation

Email Peggy Tadej, Director of Research and Grants or call 202.986.1032 Ext: 224