... is the title of a blog focused on Regional Communities.
Check it out: http://regional-communities.blogspot.com
There are many links and stories about what other communities and regions are doing around the country and world to collaborate and work together.
I would be remiss if I didn't insert a selfish plug...
Continue reading ""Think Local Planet, Act Regionally"...." »
The editorial in today's Star Gazette did a very nice job of summing up some concerns with the transition taking place in Albany - and possible new direction.
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New governor must embrace Spitzer's upstate plan
Lt. Gov. Paterson's New York City roots could be a concern for economic development.
March 13, 2008
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One thing we cannot take away from Governor Spitzer was his commitment and focus on upstate NY. I hope that remains under Lt. Gov. Paterson when he assumes the governorship on Monday.
When Spitzer was elected to office he gave Empire State Development two leaders or co-chairs. One dedicated to downstate (NYC and Long Island) and one dedicated to upstate NY. I believe this was a step in the right direction.
Upstate NY has tremendous potential and opportunities. These opportunities differ from downstate opportunities. We needed a mechanism to seize the right opportunities and advance promising ones with energy and focus.
But given that - it is not enough.
I was recently interviewed by The Cornell Daily Sun. (read the article by clicking on the "read more" link later in this post).
Expanding on the coverage... it is important to stop and think about what Tompkins County is doing different. What do they have?
It is true... Cornell University and Ithaca College certainly help - A LOT - but more than that (and in part due to the two colleges) Ithaca is doing a good job of promoting and sustaining...
P4P looks at ways to improve the Southern Tier’s economy by recruiting and keeping young talent in the area.
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I've been extremely busy the last few days.
Pipeline 4 Progress is gearing up for the first of four Regional Input Meetings scattered throughout the Upstate P4P Region.
Our first meeting is Friday - March 7th - in Binghamton, NY.
Please feel free to join us and participate in the collaborative discussions.
Earlier this week - on Tuesday...
I was NOT in Upstate NY talking about regionalism and collaboration. I was in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
It is a little ironic that my first thought it writing this entry was the title "tough choices"...
It's also the title of a book - Tough Choices: a Memoir by Carly Fiorina - former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. I'll mention why later in this post (so keep reading).
The "tough choice" is whether or not I should write on political issues. But this is very important - and after all - this is mikefullerblog.com - so why wouldn't I talk about it?
