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Ed Morrison · Plugging leaks
November 12th, 2008
More opportunity on local food.
Northeast Ohio Food Congress explores ideas to make local food more available to region
Here are more links on local food. It’s a growing focus of university involvement in regional economic development:
Cornell’s presentation at this week’s University Economic Development Association meeting in St. Petersburg: Presentation on local food
University of Northern Iowa Local Food Project (UNI is one of the most innovative universities when it comes to economic development)
Research by the University of Minnesota shows that 95 percent of shoppers surveyed prefer to buy local foods, according to Robert King, economics professor at the University of Minnesota in the Twin Cities. Their key motivation is to get better quality and freshness. Read more.
Not sure what “plugging leaks” means as an economic development strategy? Learn more.
George Nemeth · links for 2008-11-12
November 12th, 2008
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From Joel Libava AKA The Franchise King
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A story from Jack's forthcoming book on stories
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Loving the burger dress
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Awesome photos from the making of "Running America"
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The poem 'In Flanders Fields'
Ed Morrison · What if Cleveland took the lead?
November 12th, 2008
Tap Internet to More Effectively Fight Poverty in the U.S. Says Research
Roadmap available here: Internet Innovation.org
Infrastructure available here: One Community
Expert guides available here: Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development and One Community
Data Tools available here: CANDO
Funding available here: Cleveland Foundation, Advance Northeast Ohio and here.
Leadership available here: Cleveland Leadership Center
Rick Pollack · The End
November 12th, 2008
The End, an article by Michael Lewis (author of Liar’s Poker) appeared on portfolio.com yesterday. It is long but a must read about the the collapse…
George Nemeth · links for 2008-11-11
November 11th, 2008
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OOOO! Look at those dreamy cupcakes!
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Please consider becoming a fan!
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'The Garden’s gingerbread competition is the area’s biggest and best display of gingerbread houses in our area. You'll be amazed by the clever, "edible" interpretations of buildings and other holiday scenes.'
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Great post from Gloria.
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Good thing we passed our levy. Libraries all over the country are struggling
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"When a guy like Steve Bass gets the pink slip. Steve has been writing for PC World Magazine for well over 10 years…"
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"All leadership is mythic. People see in leaders what they want to see and the more inspiring the leader, the more inspiration evokes people’s capacity for hope…"
George Nemeth · links for 2008-11-10
November 10th, 2008
Rick Pollack · I.O.U.S.A The Movie
November 10th, 2008
Update: Here is a response to IOUSA from The Center for Economic and Policy Research (from Matt Sherman)
Ed Morrison · Roldo on the convention center tax
November 8th, 2008
The quarter-percent sales tax passed by Tim Hagan and Jimmy Dimora without a public vote now totals $35,233,319.51 as of the end of October, according to County Auditor’s records.
$113-Million extra sales taxes paid by Cuyahoga County taxpayers for Regional Venues
And the market continues to decline…
The National Business Travel Association polled corporate travel managers in September and October and found that 51 percent were sending fewer employees to conferences, 48 percent were encouraging Web-based meetings…[T]he Travel Industry Association…forecasts a 3.7 percent decline in business travel for 2008 and predicts a 2.7 percent decline in 2009.
George Nemeth · links for 2008-11-07
November 7th, 2008
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Beautifully said by redhorse
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Via @adamzuccaro (aka young adam) "3rd leading Mag in the US, now only publishing once a month (used to be weekly) and primarily focusing efforts online."
Ed Morrison · Some links
November 6th, 2008
Cautious in Cleveland (Good real estate review) E City taps former Fannie Mae official as CEO 90.3 WCPN ideastream®: Ohio’s Auto Industry Waits for GM Announcement Friday
Ohio’s Auto Industry Waits for GM Announcement FridayDaytaOhio leader gets statewide platform Cleveland considers waiving taxes on stock options to attract companies Technology belt plans grow
