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Discover the evolving landscape of economic development in rural Wisconsin to compete globally. Explore the shift towards urbanization, the benefits of local businesses, and the significance of precision agriculture techniques. Learn about the importance of differentiation and embracing optimism for success in today's economy.
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Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin- Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace Charlie Walker, CEcDPresident/CEO
Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
WHAT IS A COUNTRY PERSON TO DO? The world is becoming more urban • 10% 1900 • 50% 2008 • 75% 2050 Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING DIFFERENT • Researchers at Pennsylvania State University have found that counties with more small, locally owned businesses have stronger economic growth than communities with larger businesses owned by outsiders • Economic Development Quarterly April 28, 2011 Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace
precision agriculture techniques • Need intelligent machines that are sensitive to plant needs. • Robots can be designed to operate on low energy. • Cost effective through incremental investment and integrated fleet management – such as implementing longer working hours, increased working rates and intelligent response to weather
Believe in yourself! • The predominant quality of successful people is optimism.... Your level of optimism is the very best predictor of how happy, healthy, wealthy, and long‐lived you will be. BRIAN TRACY, Focal Point Economic Development in Rural Wisconsin-Developing a 21st Century Response to Compete in Today's Global Marketplace