Across the country, governors are looking for the best strategies to strengthen state economic performance. Many are focused on the potential for small businesses and new startup companies to transform their economies.
Each year the chair of the National Governors Association develops a policy initiative that can impact discussions in states across the nation. I have the privilege of serving as chair of the NGA during the next year and my focus will be to highlight opportunities to grow state economies.
My 2011-12 NGA initiative is Growing State Economies. This initiative is an opportunity to focus on development strategies that impact entrepreneurs and startup companies that help them become the fast-growing firms.
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Author:Gov. Dave Heineman
