As economic development professionals, we need to
realize that policy steps ahead require us to think beyond
the realms of our own agencies and
build a broader coalition of state
and local government to move our
economies forward. Our profession
is already evolving from simply
being driven by attraction and
retention of business to a more expansive
view. More than ever before, this will require
us to serve as conveners, facilitators, and cheerleaders of
diverse interests that all play critical roles in propelling
our economies forward.