Case Studies, Case Studies,
We Need Economic Development Case Studies

A couple weeks ago I described why case studies are vital to our learning curve in economic development. Who has case studies of development projects, programs, studies, governance, personnel recruitment, fund-raising and other activities in economic development? Who will be the first to write the first really honest case study about the upside and downside of organizing a regional program or organization? Do you have an organizational history of your EDO that describes how it started, who founded it and how it has evolved in the face of change?

Why do these things? Because they speak to the "value" you represent and provide to society. Do not assume that people know. They don't. This is the perfect time to develop your case. Let me know if I can help.