Monthly Archives: September 2012
Cross Innovation
Now this is blog post is not about when an Innovator gets angry and how it stimulates innovation; it is rather how working across sectors in the economy can lead to innovation. The concept of Cross Innovation is a major talking point now in Europe. Europe has deep rooted economic problems and is looking to […]
What has been the effect of Devolution on English Core Cities
I have been wondering for a while if anyone has done any research on the possible relative effects of the devolution programme in the UK on the English Core Cities. This would be through the positive investment engendered in the capital cities in the devolved territories and the behaviour of the UK Govt towards cities […]
Good News about Tourism in Birmingham but is it sustainable
The recent announcement by Marketing Birmingham of increased visitor numbers in 2011 is fantastic news but as a resident of Birmingham and a visitor to many other cities I instinctively feel that Birmingham has not quite got it right yet. I often struggle to find something to offer to visitors on a wet Sunday afternoon […]
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