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Monday, July 11, 2005
e49 leads in innovation initiative
episode49 contributed their insights as a leading technology provider in the Tennessee Valley to the Innovation Initative at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.
"We are commited to sharing our experience to help develop the use of technology by all businesses in the area and beyond", said Ken Smith, managing partner and chief strategist.
Co-sponsored by the Chattanooga Technology Council and the Kruesi Center for Innovation, Richard Seline of New Economy Strategies collected statements concerning the environment for innovation (www.new- econ.com). During the half day session, local educators, economic development groups and technology focused business people shared their experiences in promoting technology business growth. John Riddell, Director, Center for Entrepreneurial Growth, highlighted the role of episode49 in attracting national business to Chattanooga.
"Innovation underpins our competitiveness," says Jim Frierson, director of the Kruesi Center for Innovation.
The results of the session will be incorporated in a Tennessee wide assessment to be used by state and local governments to promote increased technology innovation. Seline, who has served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of U.S. Department of Commerce for Economic Development from 1991-1992, has authored and/or participated in numerous studies and reports at the national and regional level, including the Council For Economic Development (CFED)/Ford Foundation National Business Climate Project and the Southern Growth Policies Board Creating Regionally-based Electronic Economic Development Strategies. The New Economy group is a strategic implementation firm who are advisors to regions and communities prepared to create a roadmap to their economic future.
Event sponsor the Chattanooga Technology Council is the focal point for the technology and related initiatives in the community. Learn more at www.chattanoogatechnologycouncil.org.
