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State and local professionals and economic development of workforce development will be struggling over the coming months to define a new green job strategies. The recovery package emphasizes the importance of investing in emerging sectors of our economy based on renewable fuels and energy efficiency. Agencies of the federal government have been working to provide some guidance, but it's clear that state, regional and local strategies will evolve over time.
Here's an example. Chicago has a relatively long history of working in the field of sustainability, but even here, the uncertainty over "what's next?" is clear. Read more.
Here's an example of one new direction. Cisco and Metropolis -- a collaborative of the world's largest cities -- announced a collaboration for using information technology to drive "greener" cities. Read more.
One thing is certain: the move toward more sustainable forms of economic development will scramble old boundaries.
A cautionary note: companies are likely to use green tech as a buzzword to lure economic development organizations into questionable deals. This week, the state of Georgia announced a new green tech manufacturing company was locating in the state with the prospect of 320 jobs. Warning sign: if you click on the link in the newspaper article, the company's website doesn't exist.
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