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      A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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      A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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Cluster Growth Strategy Webinar

by jhogue April 14, 2017

Register today for the invite-only webinar focused on cluster growth strategies. The webinar will be held on: May 1, 2017 from 2:00pm-3:00pm ET.

ICIC will present general recommendations on how to accelerate cluster growth in U.S. cities and highlight best practices and lessons learned from cluster initiatives in Chicago, New Orleans, San Diego, and St. Louis. You will also hear from cluster initiative leaders in these cities who will share valuable insights from their experiences implementing cluster initiatives.

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European Central Bank

by jhogue April 6, 2017

Check out the cluster mapping presentation Dr. Christian Ketels gave at the ECB conference in March 2017.  

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Florida's "Space Coast" cluster growing as big firms prep for arrival

by Rich Bryden March 1, 2017

In the Orlando Sentinel: Space cluster growing as big firms prep for arrival.  Exceprt here:

When Blue Origin opens its doors and starts rocket production, it could mean more chances for contractors to provide them with necessary parts.

That type of expansion can build on itself, as clusters attract more companies within the same industry, said Christian Ketels, a researcher at Harvard Business School who has studied industry clusters in regions.

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Clusters in Ontario: Creating an ecosystem for prosperity

by Rich Bryden September 30, 2016

This Working Paper examines how cluster growth could increase the prosperity of Ontario, and using five examples of strong clusters in Ontario, proposes recommendations on how to improve the ecosystem that fosters successful clusters. Download the full report at the website of the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity: http://www.competeprosper.ca/work/working_papers/working_paper_26

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Transatlantic Cluster Initiative: Lessons Learned in Metalworking

by jhogue August 25, 2016

The emergence and growth of industry clusters in both the U.S. and EU have contributed to a rich and dynamic transatlantic economic landscape. To help further this transatlantic trade, investment and innovation collaboration, the German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. (GACC Midwest) is organizing the Transatlantic Cluster Initiative.

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North American Leaders Focus on Trade and Competitiveness Cohesion through Cluster Maps

by StuartMVG July 5, 2016

On June 29th, 2016, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, the President of the United States, Barack Obama, and the President of Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, discussed ways to advance trade and competitiveness, at the 2016 North American Leaders’ Summit. 

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Metro areas target true global specializations to accelerate foreign investment

by StuartMVG December 10, 2015

Brad McDearman and Ryan Donahue - Economic development organizations often talk of competing for foreign direct investment. But arguably, the best form of FDI requires little competition at all. Instead, firms are drawn to a metro area not by low costs or incentives, but by the region’s unique specializations—including supply chains and customers, skilled workforce, trade relationships, and research institutions.

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Leveraging the Chicago Region's Freight Assets and Addressing their Challenges

by bpeterson June 17, 2015

One of the key factors in Metropolitan Chicago's economic success is its unparalleled freight assets -- seven interstate highways, six of North America's seven Class I railroads, the nation's fourth busiest cargo airport, and access to the St. Lawrence Waterway.

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PHX East Valley Houses the Cream of the Crop in Agritainment

by PHXEastValley June 4, 2015

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Yes, we love seniors. Graduating Seniors.

by PHXEastValley June 2, 2015

 

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PHX East Valley Shapes a Path for Future Generations

Thousands of students will graduate from higher education entities in the Greater Phoenix area this May. As students order graduation caps and gowns, businesses in the PHX East Valley are preparing to hire the next generation of qualified workers.

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.