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When I think of enlightened newspapers whose editors understand the dynamics of regional economic development, I think of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the St. Peteresburgh Times, the Toledo Blade. The Shreveport Times does not come to mind. Until now, perhaps.
This Sunday Shreveport Times has an uncommonly good editorial on the dynamics of reginal economic development. Read more.
In the old industrial economy purposeful conversation about economic strategy was often dismissed as "just talk", a distraction, a waste of time.
The economy of networks is far more ambiguous and complex. Purposeful conversation becomes essential to making sense of emerging trends, new opportunities, hidden risks.
That's in part wy communities and regions with a vibrant civic life will be more competitive in the years ahead. They will learn faster. Diverse viewpoints brought together by trusted civic leaders will lead to new insights and faster responses.
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