Russia’s Innovation Town

Russia, once a hotbed of Soviet-funded research, is clearly feeling left out of the world’s technological developments. The country is trying to make up for it by packing lots of thinking into Skolkovo, a so-called “innovation town” to be built outside Moscow

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‘Cluster’ strategy helps Holland (Michigan) industries find prosperity

Holland, MI is currently considering several industry sectors that may be focus for cluster based approach for economic development.  Among the industry sectors currently under evaluation are food, furniture, automotive parts and battery technology. The region hosts anchor companies in each of these sectors.

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