The Marriage of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
January 18, 2005 Economic Development Today Telecast
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The telecast will focus on the evolving importance of linking innovation and entrepreneurship to sure high-growth economic development that attracts small businesses to create jobs. Communities can help create a business-friendly environment through strategic approaches. An innovative economy requires the linking of research and discovery with emerging technology to create new products and wealth. Topics of discussion include:
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Projected Business applications and commercialization outcome of the latest innovations in America.
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How federal, state and local governments are facilitating partnerships in innovation and entrepreneurship.
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Preparing economic development leader and practitioners to be more creative in fostering collaborations in economic development.
Moderator
Ms.Doris McMillion
Panelists
Mr. Sandy Baruah, Chief of Staff to Dr. David Sampson, Assistant
Secretary of Commerce of Economic Development
Mr. Phillip Bond, Under Secretary of Commerce for Technology
Mr. Bo Taff, Director, Governor’s Office of Tourism,
Trade and Economic Development, Florida
Mr. Ray Leach, CEO, JumpStart Inc. Cleveland, OH
Mr. Greg Fairbrothers, Director, Dartmouth Entrepreneurial
Network (DEN)
Ms. Kathleen N. Kingscott, Director of Government Affairs,
IBM Corporation
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