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SUMMARY:Why Clusters Matter: Industry-focused Strategies for Regional Economic Competitiveness
DESCRIPTION:Across the country, Economic Development Districts (EDDs) are turning to cluster identification and development to strengthen their regional economies. Recent analysis of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) shows that more than six in seven EDDs are pursuing at least one industry cluster goal, a clear signal that the practice has become a mainstream expectation in regional development. Join us to explore how cluster analysis and strategy fit into an EDD’s toolbox.\nDuring the webinar, we will:\n\nCompare cluster-based approaches to general economic development practices,\nIdentify how cluster strategies help align business, workforce, and public investment,\nDiscuss real applications of cluster analysis by EDDs, and\nShare actionable next steps for regions to launch or advance their cluster work.\n\nPanelists:\n\nJason Rittenberg, Principal, Excel Regional Solutions LLC (OH)\nKirsten Montgomery, Research and Insights Manager, Greater Peoria EDC (IL)\nBrian White, Regional Project Manager, Land of Sky Regional Council (NC)\n\nModerator: Brett Schwartz, Associate Director, NADO Research Foundation (CA)\n\nThis webinar is offered through the through the Economic Development District Community of Practice (EDD CoP), made possible through an award from the U.S. Economic Development Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce (ED22HDQ3070106). The statements, findings, conclusions, and recommendations are those of the participants and trainers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Economic Development Administration or the U.S. Department of Commerce.\n
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