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KYR Part 2 – Webinar Materials Now Online
Led by Rex LaMore and his team at Michigan State University, this week’s installment of the KYR webinar series focused on methods for Taking Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies to the Next Level. Concepts covered included project prioritization, the use of export indicators in the CEDS process and developing an understanding of the global knowledge economy.
To access a copy of the slides click here, and to access the recorded webinar in its entirety click here.
EDA Deputy Assistant Secretary Kristine Leiphart introduced the webinar by acknowledging the importance of regional collaboration as a means of achieving common goals. Dr. Leiphart also referenced a new $12 million EDA innovation competition: the i6 Challenge.
The third and final part of this series is scheduled to take place at the same time next week. For more information on the session and to register, please follow the link below.
Title: Know Your Region (Part 3): Pursuing Regional Innovation and Competitiveness
Date: Thursday, May 13, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT
Register for this webinar at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/758394403
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the Webinar.
For more on this and other Know Your Region events contact NADO Program Manager Mike Bellamente at 202.624.7809, mbellamente@nado.org.