Comments for economicdeveloper http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com Moving Beyond a Fragile Economy! Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:31:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Triple Bottom Line Economic Impact Tool from US Dept. of Commerce by Joe Aro http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/triple-bottom-line-economic-impact-tool-from-us-dept-of-commerce/#comment-1147 Tue, 25 Dec 2012 18:31:38 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=309#comment-1147 Does anyone actually believe government at any level is an overarching positive force for economic development? Well intentioned stewards of the public trust often do more to impede economic growth than facilitate it. The private sector in support of economic development organizations can do a better job of overcoming growth obstacles than process oriented bureaucracies. Unfortunately today economic development is more about creating exception than relying on natural growth unimpeded by lawmakers and their staffs intruding in that of which they know little.

]]> Comment on Another World Calamity has Come and Gone… Humanity goes on! by Rachel http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/another-world-calamity-has-come-and-gone-humanity-goes-on/#comment-1122 Sat, 22 Dec 2012 03:21:04 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-1122 Thank you, Don. Many of your hopes for change are echoed in the Mayans’ own true predictions. You may enjoy our post published earlier this week on the subject –http://amble.com/ambler/2012/12/waiting-for-doomsday-mayans-on-the-2012-predictions/ (it’s from the travel blog I manage on behalf of Amble Resorts). Enjoy the photos as well; they’re good for a chuckle. Cheers.

]]> Comment on Another World Calamity has Come and Gone… Humanity goes on! by Jon http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/another-world-calamity-has-come-and-gone-humanity-goes-on/#comment-1121 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:46:42 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-1121 Very well said. I agree!

]]> Comment on Another World Calamity has Come and Gone… Humanity goes on! by Fred Fields http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/12/21/another-world-calamity-has-come-and-gone-humanity-goes-on/#comment-1117 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:54:02 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=345#comment-1117 Another excellent post Don. May you and your family have a very merry and blessed Christmas

]]> Comment on Dealing with a Cyber Stalker by klagoosh http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/dealing-with-a-cyber-stalker/#comment-1111 Sat, 01 Dec 2012 17:40:21 +0000 https://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=327#comment-1111 Reblogged this on The Cutting Edge.

]]> Comment on Standing Up for Principles by William Lutz http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/standing-up-for-principles/#comment-1062 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:36:00 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=312#comment-1062 Your piece reminds me of some words spoken by former statesman Adlai Stevenson, “It is often easier to fight for principles than to live up to them.”

]]> Comment on Standing Up for Principles by bodopat http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/09/26/standing-up-for-principles/#comment-1060 Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:51:29 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=312#comment-1060 Reblogged this on bodopat and commented:
Good piece.

]]> Comment on Triple Bottom Line Economic Impact Tool from US Dept. of Commerce by economicdeveloper http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/triple-bottom-line-economic-impact-tool-from-us-dept-of-commerce/#comment-1059 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:32:08 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=309#comment-1059 Gary,

My criticism of both sides of the political division of our nations leaders is equally distributed. I agree with you that what is best for America is for Congress to get their act together and do what is best for our nation.

With regard to the TBL tool, my critique was meant to be both encouraging that some new tools and approaches are coming and appreciated and to advise on my own user experience.

This tool was broadcast across the Internet as a working platform and thus I responded and followed the instructions, (which is not difficult) and it failed to perform.

Even in Beta it should have been more closely tested so that it would function before it was touted and released to the general public.

If there is criticism it is that it should not have been released to the masses until it worked flawlessly under high traffic simulations appropriately. It was rushed to market and failed to meet minimum performance thresholds.

I am very hopeful and supportive and even encouraging that it be fixed and released again. The staff has been awesome in following up with me from Portland University. I am a fan with high regard for their intended tools purpose.

Thank you for your comments and best regards.

]]> Comment on Triple Bottom Line Economic Impact Tool from US Dept. of Commerce by Gary Skoog http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/triple-bottom-line-economic-impact-tool-from-us-dept-of-commerce/#comment-1058 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:55:55 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=309#comment-1058 I must agree with Chris. There is a consistent distinct political edge to Mr. Holbrook’s comments that are annoying and inappropriate in this forum. We have witnessed far too much negativity on booth sides of the political isle. It is time to work TOGETHER on these issues and strive for more productive dialogue as opposed to constant pot shots from the sidelines focusing on what’s wrong.
I for one will just skip your comments in the future until the political tone of divisiveness goes away. As stated, TBL applied in the economic development setting is a BETA, meaning it is open for improvement and thus should be treated as such.

]]> Comment on Triple Bottom Line Economic Impact Tool from US Dept. of Commerce by Chris Beacham http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/2012/09/13/triple-bottom-line-economic-impact-tool-from-us-dept-of-commerce/#comment-1056 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:13:02 +0000 http://economicdeveloper.wordpress.com/?p=309#comment-1056 Um, as your quote from DOC makes clear, the system is in Beta. Perhaps a better approach than saying it is a failure, would have been to leave a message to the developers so they can fix the problems you encountered.

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