Strategies that Fuel the New Creative Economy

(ICMA Exec Director Bob O'Neill)

1. Recognize worldwide competition
 

2. Play to existing strengths
 

3. Partner with initiators and accelerators to develop creativity
 

4. Support institutions such as workforce training centers and community colleges
 

5. Leverage connections to other regions and networked approaches
 

6. Employ social networking and marketing
 

7. Use basic infrastructures and regulatory flexibility to support creativity
 

8. Create sustainable, eco-friendly communities that attract creative companies and people