Listen to SSTI's Interview with Rebecca Bagley of NorTech
Listen to Rebecca Bagley's response to the following questions in this clip (approximately 10 minutes):
- How does the road mapping process work and who is involved in the process?
- Since cluster development is a rather complex phenomenon, how do you track NorTech's effectiveness?
- What advice would you give to organizations seeking to replicate this model?
About NorTech
As a catalyst for growing emerging technology industries in Northeast Ohio, NorTech helps build regional innovation clusters that create jobs, attract capital and have a long-term, positive impact. To this end, the organization has created a comprehensive cluster development model that can be applied to multiple technology-based industries. From July 2010 to December 2011, cluster companies supported by NorTech have attracted $34.3 million in capital, created 396 jobs and generated $26.6 million in payroll. Learn more at nortech.org.
About the Excellence in TBED Awards
The SSTI Excellence in TBED Awards recognize
exceptional achievement in addressing elements that have been found in
successful tech-based economies. These include a research base that
generates new knowledge, mechanisms for transferring knowledge into the
marketplace, an entrepreneurial culture, sources of risk capital, and a technically skilled workforce.
For more information about the SSTI Excellence in TBED Awards, visit http://www.sstiawards.org.