In 2009, we examined the use of social networks for economic development initiatives. Web 2.0 tools such as Facebook, Twtter and YouTube serve as efficient vehicules to market a region without spending a huge amount of money. The following post highlights the best practices in economic development 2.0 and related fields.
YouTube: Nova Scotia On The Map For Investment Attraction
This post provided an excellent example of how a private sector organization can use a Web 2.0 application to convince potential investors that Nova Scotia, Canada as the best location for foreign direct investment.
To learn more about this initiative and view the video spotlighting the key locational factors, click here.
Web 2.0 For E-Government?
Can Twitter be used in an e-government context? Why not. Both Tools For Thought and Des Outils et Des Hommes identified San Francisco and New York as the cities that are utilizing Twitter to compliment a government service such as an 311 information telephone hotline.
Click here to read more about this simple use of Twitter.
What Is Available On YouTube For Site Selectors?
YouTube has quickly become a search engine for information. Rather than using Google, some individuals are turning to the Web 2.0 site. Intelegia conducted a search on YouTube to see what relevant videos are available for site selectors in terms of promotional content for investment attraction.
Click here to read the results of the exercise.
Are you seeking to create or improve your economic development 2.0 strategy for investment attraction? Register for Intelegia’s seminar, Optimize Investment Attraction Strategy Through Information and Social Media Applications
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