Publications

“Regional Innovation National Prosperity.”

Prepared for the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration

Regional Innovation, National Prosperity is a summary of the Regional Competitiveness Initiative as well as the proceedings of the National Summit on Regional Innovation, held in April 2005. Integrating the Council’s findings from the past two years and the conference discussions, this report identifies five key cross-cutting issues faced by regions seeking to build innovation-based strategies and suggests potential responses to these challenges.
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“Fanning the Flames of Economic Progress.”

Igniting Greater Rochester’s Entrepreneurial Economy

The entrepreneurial economy in Greater Rochester seems to be on the verge of igniting again. The ingredients for success are there, but there are still challenges to address and ongoing efforts to support. Funded through a grant from the Small Business Administration and Infotonics Technology Center, this report describes these challenges and offers recommendations to address them.
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“Clusters of Innovation Initiative: Pittsburgh.”

This regional report examines the composition and performance of the Pittsburgh regional economy, how industry clusters developed and innovation arose, how clusters affected the region’s economic future, and how the region can establish a strategy and action program to drive its economy and clusters forward. The framework employed and the lessons learned apply to many regions of the country.
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“Clusters of Innovation Initiative: Atlanta-Columbus.”

This regional report examines the composition and performance of the Atlanta-Columbus regional economy, how industry clusters developed and innovation arose, how clusters affected the region’s economic future, and how the region can establish a strategy and action program to drive its economy and clusters forward. The framework employed and the lessons learned apply to many regions of the country.
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“Clusters of Innovation Initiative: Research Triangle.”

This regional report examines the composition and performance of the Research Triangle regional economy, how industry clusters developed and innovation arose, how clusters affected the region’s economic future, and how the region can establish a strategy and action program to drive its economy and clusters forward. The framework employed and the lessons learned apply to many regions of the country.
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“Clusters of Innovation Initiative: Regional Foundations of U.S. Competitiveness.”

This national report draws heavily upon five regional studies and synthesizes the implications for any region that seeks to improve its economic performance. The report examines the composition and performance of regional economies, how industry clusters develop and innovation arises, how clusters affect a region's economic future, and how a region can establish a strategy and action program to drive its economy and clusters forward. The framework employed and the lessons learned apply to every region of the country.
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“Clusters of Innovation Initiative: Wichita.”

This regional report examines the composition and performance of the Wichita regional economy, how industry clusters developed and innovation arose, how clusters affected the region’s economic future, and how the region can establish a strategy and action program to drive its economy and clusters forward. The framework employed and the lessons learned apply to many regions of the country.
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“Clusters of Innovation Initiative: San Diego.”

This regional report examines the composition and performance of the San Diego regional economy, how industry clusters developed and innovation arose, how clusters affected the region’s economic future, and how the region can establish a strategy and action program to drive its economy and clusters forward. The framework employed and the lessons learned apply to many regions of the country.
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