“Economic growth and environmental preservation are two sides of the same coin. There's no better illustration of that point than the California Clean Tech Open, which challenges California entrepreneurs to bring new, clean technologies to market. I encourage business leaders, policy makers, and environmental advocates to support this innovative, exciting competition.” TwoSidesGrowthChallengesLeaderTechnologySupportEconomicPolicyExcitingEntrepreneurCompetitionCleanEnvironmentalCaliforniaMakersPreservationCoinsInnovativeEconomic GrowthTwo SidesCleanlinessIllustrationBusiness LeadersPolicy Makers Author:Terry Tamminen
“As the world's "most dynamic" cities seek to manage their own urban growth, American state and local officials have much to offer. Our mayors can share their experiences in urban design, clean energy projects, Smart Grids, codes for energy efficient buildings, transportation safety, and innovative environmental solutions.” WorldStatesEnergyGrowthCitiesShareDesignBuildingOffersProjectsSmartSolutionsSafetyCleanEnvironmentalLocalsManageCodeOfficialsEfficientUrbanInnovativeTransportationMayorsClean EnergyGridsUrban Design Author:Robert Hormats
“Japan is already a leader in energy efficiency, and it has a wealth of innovative technologies. We must put this expertise to use creating a model for growth and sustainability that we can share with the world.” WorldUseEnergyGrowthWealthLeaderTechnologyShareCreatingModelsJapanSustainabilityEfficiencyInnovativeExpertiseEnergy Efficiency Author:Yoshihiko Noda
“Draconian limits on economic growth and on the use of the automobile should not be necessary in order to give Americans clean air at levels they are willing to pay for, but it will require significant Federal, State, and local leadership and innovative approaches from government and industry.” GivingShouldStatesUseGovernmentOrderGrowthLevelsPayAirEconomicWillingIndustryLimitsApproachCleanEnvironmentalSignificantLocalsPollutionInnovativeEconomic GrowthAutomobileClean AirDraconian Author:George H. W. Bush
“Our Government is fostering economic growth in Kitchener, Cambridge and all of the Waterloo Region by investing in our innovative businesses. Today's announcement is a great example of how we are helping high-potential companies bring great ideas to market faster. Helping our entrepreneurs and original thinkers export their products and services to the rest of the world creates jobs, growth and economic prosperity here at home.” WorldIdeasHelpingHomeGovernmentTodayJobsGrowthCompanyEconomicExampleProductsOriginalsEntrepreneurInvestingProsperityFasterRegionsThinkerInnovativeEconomic GrowthGreat IdeaAnnouncementsCambridgeFosteringWaterlooEconomic ProsperityJob Growth Author:Gary Goodyear
“We have to acknowledge that we can't look to manufacturing or natural resources to drive growth like we have in the past. Human capital, talent, and knowledge are our most important resources now. Every city has hidden seeds of opportunity waiting to be nurtured. Places like Detroit, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh are among my favorite cities. They have great universities, clusters of innovation across a range of industries, and pools of innovative and creative talent to build on.” ImportantPastOpportunityWaitingGrowthNaturalCreativeTalentInnovationMy FavoriteAcknowledgePoolInnovativeNatural Resources Author:Richard Florida
“Learning and innovation go hand in hand. The arrogance of success is to think that what you did yesterday will be sufficient for tomorrow.” ThinkingHandsGrowthTomorrowInnovationYesterdaySufficientArroganceInnovativeHand In HandCreativity And InnovationBusiness InnovationInnovation And BusinessContinuous LearningInnovative Leadership Author:William Pollard
“Without change there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable.” OpportunityGrowthCreativityInnovationImprovementManageInevitableIncentivesInnovativeInitiateCreativity And InnovationBusiness InnovationContinuous ImprovementInnovation And BusinessContinuous LearningChange Is InevitableInevitable ChangeContinual Improvement Author:William Pollard
“Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.” GrowthWealthCreativityIssuesEconomicInnovationProsperityInnovativeCreativity And InnovationBusiness InnovationInnovation And BusinessIdeas And CreativityIdeas And InnovationContinuous LearningInnovation And LeadershipInnovative IdeasEconomic Prosperity Author:Michael Porter