Highlighting policies and initiatives to advance innovation and drive economic growth

States’ Antiquated IT Infrastructure

Vivek Wadhwa, senior research associate at the Labor & Worklife Program at Harvard Law School and executive in residence at Duke University, has a new article on BusinessWeek. In “States, Innovate in IT or Else,” Wadhwa looks at the way antiquated and expensive IT systems used in s... [More]
Posted By: Mark Marich at 03/10/2010 06:08 AM | Comments (0)
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An Emerging National Innovation Strategy

While President Obama has said a lot of the right things about innovation and entrepreneurship, a number have pointed to a disconnect between those words and the actions and policies emerging from the Administration. Earlier today, the president again addressed the topic from Hudson Valley Community... [More]
Posted By: Mark Marich at 09/21/2009 15:48 PM | Comments (75)
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Entrepreneurs As a Solution to Policy Challenges

In the past few months, we have highlighted through articles and factsheets how public policy can make the path easier for entrepreneurship and innovation. With the Policy Dialogue on Entrepreneurship, we hope to emphasize not only how policies can foster entrepreneurs, but ... [More]
Posted By: Jonathan Ortmans at 09/07/2009 07:57 AM | Comments (47)
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Rebuilding an Infrastructure Needs Entrepreneurs

Shovel ready (adj.): Ready for immediate commencement of excavation and construction. Initial reports on President Obama's stimulus package have introduced a new expression into our everyday language. While only intended as a criteria for government spending, "shovel ready" brings back... [More]
Posted By: Jonathan Ortmans at 06/08/2009 09:59 AM | Comments (19)
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Rebuilding an Infrastructure Needs Entrepreneurs

Shovel ready (adj.): Ready for immediate commencement of excavation and construction Initial reports on President Obama's stimulus package have introduced a new expression into our everyday language. While only intended as a criteria for government spending, "shovel ready" brings back ... [More]
Posted By: Mark Marich at 06/08/2009 09:59 AM | Comments (25)
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The Need for Speed

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains $7.2 billion to help support and expand broadband deployment across the US. A new report from the Information Technology and Innovation Policy Foundation reminds us that these critical investments are not just about allowing us to surf the web quic... [More]
Posted By: Mark Marich at 03/16/2009 13:30 PM | Comments (32)
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Innovation in the States: Washington

Washington, home to Microsoft, Amazon and numerous other technology firms, has always had a strong foundation for innovation and entrepreneurship. Yet, like most areas of the country, Washington now faces a severe economic crisis and can no longer continue with business as usual.A new study from the... [More]
Posted By: Mark Marich at 03/09/2009 01:20 AM | Comments (42)
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Brookings’ Recommendations on American Competitiveness

What can be done to revitalize the American economy? A group of scholars affiliated with the Brookings Institution recently offered some insights on the important issue of American competitiveness. Their broad categories of recommendations are tough to quibble with: Investing in Infrastructure, Inve... [More]
Posted By: Mark Marich at 02/23/2009 09:51 AM | Comments (41)
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