Dear Fellow Nebraskans, We are fortunate in Nebraska to have one of the strongest economies in the country. Our unemployment rate is 4.2% while the national average is 9.1%; we are recognized nationally as a top state in which to do business; and we continue to grow and create jobs in our state. In order to continue our success, we must look at areas of our economy that we want to continue strengthening. One important key to the future of Nebraska's economy will rely on fostering an innovation economy. This is why we have an exciting new initiative for economic development in Nebraska -- The Talent and Innovation Initiative.
The Talent and Innovation Initiative is designed to advance business innovation and workforce recruitment efforts in Nebraska and to attract new, advanced companies to Nebraska. With this initiative, we will continue to foster job growth and create new job opportunities, particularly in high-tech, research-driven fields. It puts a laser-like focus on growing Nebraska's innovation economy and gives Nebraska one of the strongest public policy strategies in the nation to advance business recruitment and development.
To read the full, original article click on this link: McCook Daily Gazette: Local News: Growing Nebraska's innovation economy (10/21/11)
