| About The I-Open Newsletter is a monthly summary of articles, news and announcements for people interested in community and economic development. Image Video Podcast Document Closing the Gap on Brainpower: Transforming Regions One Student at a Time by John Zitzner, CoFounder, Breakthrough Schools, Ohio's highest rated network of public charter schools.  Explore I-Open.org I-Open Skills Training I-Open helps organizations, government and business build performance and skills capacity in conversation, sense making and communications for community and economic development. We'll be posting offerings soon. Got a question? We'd like to hear from you. Send your email to Betsey Merkel, Editor and Publisher at info@i-open.org “As Midtown Brews host, Webtego has strengthened and built new connections, enhanced the company’s visibility, and positively affected new business opportunities. Open conversations help small to medium businesses meet the challenges that we face in 2008 and beyond” - Jeff Friedman, Owner, Webtego | I-Open Newsletter - September 4, 2014 Welcome! We're glad you're here. The I-Open September Newsletter features the photo, "Graceful Nature" reminding us of the forward motion of natural systems. We invite you to explore Epiphanies, quotes from community and economic developers published in combination with outstanding imagery to guide your week. The I-Open Blog features several one-of-a-kind articles. In particular, Shifting Moods-Some Thoughts on Another Aspect of Emotional Intelligence by Ken Homer, Director, I-Open, explores his new thinking into the somatics of presence, emotion and intelligence. I-Open Research includes two new interview articles: the first, contributed by Margaret Wheatley, the world renowned writer, shares her thoughts about the capacity of humanity in emergence during a visit to Rocky River, Ohio; and the second, from Bruce Waltuck, Director, I-Open, delves deep into systems and process improvement, particularly in government. The I-Open Network Ohio City Power reports on the not-for-profit's activities serving the homeless and jobless in Ohio City, Cleveland, Ohio. We'll be sharing news soon about I-Open education offerings. If you'd like to get on our updates list, click the button below and then tic "I-Open Education" or send your contact information marked "Training" to info@i-open.org Join us at I-Open, a growing online resource. Create your account, leave a comment in the comments section below and be sure to share these amazing conversations with your social networks! We hope this month's newsletter supports you in your efforts to elevate community and economic development where ever you may be. - Betsey Merkel, Editor & Publisher  I-Open Epiphanies is a mini-blog of "Ah, Ha!" insights shared by community contributors to lift your day. The I-Open Blog publishes thought leader perspectives, reflections and practical strategies to deeply inform your work in positive change. I-Open Research publishes the insights and innovations of leaders in community and economic development. I-Open News posts community news, programs & service updates. Feature: The Ohio City Power Blog shares community news and updates about programs and services in faith-based economic development that improve the spiritual and physical well-being of the homeless, hungry and jobless of Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding cities. Add your financial support to I-Open, an educational initiative developing and deploying new practices and tools in Open Source Economic Development. Every dollar is gratefully received. The I-Open Newsletter is an I-Open Publication. Institute for Open Economic Networks (I-Open) 2563 Kingston Rd., Cleveland Hts., OH 44118-4347 E-mail: info@i-open.org © 2005-2014 I-Open. I-Open publishes under a Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works license. |
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