5 Online Trends Economic Developers Can't Ignore

Marc Andreesen said “Software is eating the world” and that is increasingly true. The most valuable businesses today are software companies that have replaced enterprises in older industries. Likewise, digitally-enhanced economic development   organizations (EDOs) are making traditional ones obsolete. The most out-of-touch economic development professionals are either unaware this is happening, in denial of the change, or becoming redundant. For the economic development pros who plan to remain relevant, this document covers 5 online trends impacting the profession.