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How can America's middle tier cities become hubs for innovation?

A framework for addressing the complexities of population loss, talent migration and economic reinvention in smaller urban centers

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Innovation: What it is and why it's critical to the health of regional economies

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The Value of Innovation Districts

No two innovation districts are exactly alike. Some redevelop unused urban tracts into attractive New Economy spaces. Others mix work and play in newly-urbanized science parks that used to stand isolated from the community. Whatever design your community leverages, the goal is the same: to create a thriving innovation community that ignites economic growth.

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The Next Economy in Action

Waymaker Group knows what makes the Next Economy tick, and we’ve gathered a lineup of three example cities (Pittsburgh, Winston-Salem, and Milwaukee) to show you the assets and opportunities that ignite economic transformation.

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4 Innovation Strategy Examples from Thriving Innovation Ecosystems

The innovation economy is here. In the wake of disruption from the COVID-19 economic crisis, business leaders have an opportunity to rebuild our technology-based, knowledge-focused economy for the future.

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