Saturday, January 10, 2004
Artisans in Western Maryland will have a new web site to dispaly and sell their products. This idea represents a good approach to building incomes in rural counties.
In addition, the site will be a resource for artisans, who need business training to be successful. A successful artisan needs two sets of skills. First, she must be able to produce a product people are willing to buy. Next, she must understand the fundamentals of business: how to keep books, file taxes, and understand basic marketing.
Frostburg State University is providing the technical expertise for the new site. The project involves Allagany County. As I indicated in my 2003 review, Allagany County is an excellent example of a rural county that is adjusting well to the new realities of economic development. Read more.
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Some Background on EDPro Weblog
The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
One other point: the prevaling approach (paradigm, if you like) in economic development is shifting from competition to collaboration. There are a lot of reaasons underlying this shift, but here's the important insight: You, your community, and your region will do better by collaborating and sharing information.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Web Watch: Arts based web site in Maryland
