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Planning + Execution + Follow-up = Success!Economic Gardening®
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• The types of companies we target• Stage II
• The types of issues we address• Strategic
• The types of tools we use• Corporate level
• The underlying concepts we use• New sciences
• The way we deliver the research• Strategic Research Team
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What makes it different?
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Target• Second stage• Steady growth• Exports innovation
Not a panacea• Does not replace existing programs• Compliments current efforts• Access to information
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A specific program for a specific audience
Planning
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• Partners• Funding• Expectations• Determining/measuring criteria for success• Follow-up and accountability of companies• Protect investment
This is YOUR program!
Planning
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How Do I Find Partners?
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How do I find partners?
Planning
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How do I fund a program?
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Roles and responsibilities
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How do we find eligible businesses?
PlanningDon’t try to do it alone!
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EG Program Progression
Execution
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• Easy Access for Companies – Greenhouse software system
• Administration & Infrastructure– Turn-key billing, invoicing and progress reports– Typical engagement - 36 total hours at $115 per hour and
$150 set up fee per company ($4290 per company)
• Training and Certification
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Contracting for a NCEG Pilot Program
Execution
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Strategic Research Team (SRT) concept
• Virtual delivery• Team of specialists• Not consultants• Strategic analysis• Typical engagement
– 36 hours per company
Execution
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Strategic Research Team (SRT) process
• Discovery call• Team clarification call• Task list-assignments• Greenhouse workspace• Mid course review• Adjustments and new
findings• Exit interview
Execution
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What happens after company engagement?
Reach out to company• Help implement research• Warm referrals• Follow-up over time
Follow-up
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What happens when pilot is over?
Evaluate Program • Effectiveness• Cost• Ability to bring in-house
Decision on ongoing program
• Continue with national team• Establish local program
Follow-up
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Team Leaders, GIS, New Media and Market ResearchAnd recently added: General Track
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Steps to professional certification
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Everybody wins!
Success!
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Jessica NelsonOperations Manager
National Center for Economic GardeningEdward Lowe Foundation
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Thank you for your time today!