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    State Economic Development
    Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008 | 
    Policy Brief: Promoting Growth, Entrepreneurship, and High Quality Jobs in Today's Global Economy
    An overview of New Democrat values and policies, as well as suggested messaging and resources, for promoting growth, entrepreneurship, and high quality jobs in today's global economy.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Bringing in Foreign Investment to Create Jobs
    Promoting foreign investment in high-growth sectors.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Creating Trade Opportunities
    Expanding economic opportunity by promoting trade.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Getting Smart About Business Incentives
    Raising accountability for recipients of business incentives.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    One-Stop Business Permitting
    Streamline the local application process for new businesses.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    R&D Tax Credit
    Providing incentives to companies to invest in innovations.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Regional Industry Clusters
    Supporting industry clusters through state economic development policies.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Regional Skills Alliances (RSA)
    Partnering leaders in government, business, education and organized labor to keep the supply of skilled workers at pace with demand.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Removing Obstacles to E-Commerce
    Allowing competition from e-commerce to work in the consumer's interest.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Supporting Export-Led Manufacturing Growth
    Promoting manufacturing exports.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Supporting Financial Institutions in Underserved Communities
    Depositing city money in banks at below-market rates to spur economic activity.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Targeted Assistance For Mass Layoffs
    Assisting workers hurt by trade competition.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Universal High-Speed Broadband Access
    Ensuring universal access to affordable high-speed broadband


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    University Venture Funds
    Create a network of University Venture Funds to spur economy.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | June 30, 2008
    Utilizing Broadband to Transform Communities
    Utilizing the potential of broadband to solve different state and local issues.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | July 27, 2007
    Helping Rural Industries Become More Competitive
    Using technology to develop rural economic potential.


    DLC | Model Initiatives | July 27, 2007
    Modernizing Unemployment Insurance for the New Economy
    Modernizing unemployment insurance to cover more workers.