Resources
Following are information, knowledge and idea resources to help you achieve greater success in the business of economic development – resources that not only inform but inspire outside the box thinking. We are continually adding to the list – so return often.
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Websites
CEO Express – A Web Portal for Business Executives
"The most powerful concept in marketing communications is owning a word (or thought) in the prospect's mind." -
Al Ries and Jack Trout
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
EconData.net – A Guide to Regional Economic Data on the Web
Milken Institute - An Independent Economic Think Tank
Plantizen – The Planning and Development Network
Renewable Energy Access.com Renewable Fuels AssociationTech-Based Economic Development Resource CenterUSDA Rural Development
Publications
Fast Company Inbound Logistics
Articles
The Five New Realities of Economic Development in the 21st Century -
Economic Development America, Summer 2007
Addressing Business Challenges with "Similar Interest" Groups - CIRAS Newsletter, Summer 2007
Area Development Magazine's Annual Corporate and Consultants Surveys
Books
 The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing - Al Ries and Jack Trout |
 The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - Malcolm Gladwell |
 The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding: How to Build a Product or Service into a World-Class Brand - Al Ries and Laura Reis
Visit Ries & Ries on the web. |
 Blink: The Power of Thinking without Thinking - Malcolm Gladwell |
 Good to Great - Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't – Jim Collins |
 Building the Brand-Driven Business - Scott M. Davis and Michael Dunn |