Before formulating and writing your recommendations to Governor Granholm, you may wish to do some research on IT-enabled economic development initiatives and best practices around the globe. Below are resources for your review.

Imperatives for a Networked World: Form IT-Related Partnerships to Stimulate Economic Growth. Download PDF

Imperatives for a Networked World: Use IT for Strategic Innovation, Not Simply Tactical Automation. Download PDF

Enhancing Competitiveness: A Review of Recent State Economic Development Initiatives. Download PDF

Putting the “E” in Economic Development: Leveraging E-Government Services for Economic Growth. Download PDF

Citizen Advantage: Enhancing Economic Competitiveness through E-Government. Download PDF

XBI – Cross-Boundary Integration: The Key to Successful E-Government. Download PDF

Connecting the Silos: Using Governance Models to Achieve Data Integration. Download PDF

The Dynamics of Technology-based Economic Development: State Science & Technology Indicators. Download PDF

The Role of the State CIO in Economic Development. Download PDF

You Say You Want a Revolution: Information Technology and Growth. Download PDF