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- 1. Today Case Examples in Smaller Communities Telling the story with metrics A look at Kentucky
- 5. Hands on, purpose-driven leadership Science & tech “triple helix” working University, Industry, government Specialized research, training, facilities Human capital (Brain Belt) Quality people Education is highly valued Higher ed, k-12 engaged Dynamic regional business sector Outward oriented and globally savvy Demonstration effect of Great Plains -> Microsoft Red River Valley: North Dakota and Minnesota
- 6. Red River Valley Research Corridor Coordinating Center Brand Building – internally and externally Can function outside of common organizational constraints Network Building
- 7. Accelerate your development strategy by showcasing your best technology-based capabilities Engage regional universities and colleges Build connections with outside collaborators, funders and investors in business and government Engage key players in defining a strategy and action plan for building promising trade and technology opportunities High Performance Action Summits SM “ Temporary economic agglomerations” Powering Up Networks in Your Region
- 8. Energy & Environmental Research Center Built on Partnerships Active Contracts: Total value of EERC contract portfolio in FY08 was over $227 million Approximately one funding proposal sent out a day 434 in FY08 – not grants 94% nonfederal partners Clients: Since 1987, over 1000 clients in 51 countries and all 50 states Client Specs: Governmental clients: 89 Academia: 51 International market: 137 Private corporations: 760 Employee Specs: 55% from North Dakota 21% from Minnesota 53% of degreed employees are graduates of UND 63% degreed employees are graduates of the North Dakota University System
- 10. Infrastructure is a Driver of Economic Progress Facilities ………………………………………. Infrasystems Public Service Interoperability Transactional Innovation Water Waste treatment Roads Open space Connectivity -> telecom Mobility -> transit, transport, shipping Distribution -> water and energy Export processing zones Logistics centers Multi-modal shipping Specialized facilities -> R&D labs, tech parks, skills training centers Advanced services for connectivity, energy, environmental
- 11. Research Enterprise and Commercialization Center $14 million, 50,00 Sq Ft University Co-Location for private partners Shared Level 3 Lab Space Funding State Centers of Excellence : $3.5 million ND Development fund : $750K U.S. EDA : $1.5 million loans City Economic Development Fund : $500K Knight Foundation : $500K
- 12. Rural Tech Centers Community Access Teleconferencing Training Centers Low Cost office Space Student Engagment USDA Rural Development Local Matches Elbow Grease
- 13. Wenatchee, WA Leveraging Infrastructure Waterfront development results in $400 million investment in residential, commercial Economic growth in technology, higher-value industries, including fruits and viticulture Advanced Vehicle Innovations Consortium testing and demonstrating Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV's); nurturing business focusing on PHEV's, biofuels, and solar energy; and educating the public about these new exciting technologies.
- 14. Financial Infrastructure RAIN Source ® helps bring together like-minded angel investors to form individual RAIN funds ~ and then provides these funds with a process for due diligence, legal templates, management support, access to deal flow and other resources. 23 Funds Minnesota Iowa North Dakota South Dakota Idaho Montana RAIN funds range in size from seven to 61 members, who have pooled anywhere from $500,000 to $2 million. RAINSourcecapital.com
- 16. Wisconsin Rapids, WI Create a business friendly environment and empower entrepreneurs Shape a shared vision for people throughout the region Stimulate new enterprises, resulting in additional job opportunities Build the area’s endowed charitable assets to support sustainable community development Motivate emerging young leaders to drive positive change Inspire community spirit & pride As a member of this community, I can “Make It Happen.” Create My Future Support Local Business Encourage Entrepreneurship Give to My Community Provide Leadership Drive Change Inspire Others Be Positive
- 17. High Performance Community Operating Principles A community like an individual has a work to do. Communities don’t act, the parts do. Success comes from seizing momentum and aligning actions with trends that work in your favor Prosperity is increasingly determined by the power of connections elsewhere A compelling story commits people to the possibilities
- 18. If the numbers aren’t interesting, then you have the wrong numbers. - Edward Tufte
- 23. Kentucky Demographics and Economy
- 38. “ If you want to have good ideas you must have many ideas.” Linus Pauling Quantum chemist & biochemist Nobel Prize Winner (2 times) Become a possibility factory! High Throughput – Combinatorial
- 39. I’ll believe it when I see it. I’ll see it when I believe it.” Tell a compelling story that commits people to the possibilities People must first share a story which they are all a part and relate their course of action to that story . Howard Gardner
- 40. THANK YOU www.newgeography.com www.praxissg.com [email_address]
Editor's Notes
- #6: Technology enables growth in the heartland to occur