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e-Synchronist leverages tech, resources to support existing industries.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 21-JAN-08 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: e-Synchronist leverages tech, resources to support existing industries.(Focus: Technology & Telecom Quarterly)

Article Excerpt
Why should the new kid on the block have all the fun? While incentives for new industry are considered critical to growing the economy of Mississippi, the existing base of industry and business is the foundation for the state's economy. And the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) in partnership with local economic developers and private business is leveraging technology with its e-Synchronist program to help existing business stays healthy and competitive.

David P. Rumbarger, president and CEO of the Community Development Foundation (CDF) of Tupelo/Lee County, said the CDF has had a close and working relationship with its existing industries for a long time. That is one of the secrets to the Tupelo/Lee County success model.

But Rumbarger said using MDA's e-Synchronist program allows them to address industry concerns in a more formal, proactive and methodical way insuring that all companies are called on and that many different perspectives are considered for existing industry success.

"The CDF takes the viewpoint that it is imperative to be pro-active in supporting existing industry, rather than taking a walt-and-see approach," Rumbarger said. "This holds true not only in...

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