"The world economy has entered a new epoch of transformational change. The future cannot be predicted and it is not predetermined. Everywhere people are now challenged to invent the future they prefer, or be content to continually respond to those who do." – Mike Fitzgerald, President & CEO, SEBP

Global Competitiveness

In order to compete globally, a business needs to participate globally and act locally in addition to paying attention to several critical factors listed below.
  1. Respect for and sensitive adherence to the local community.
  2. Attract and retain talented people.
  3. Continuous improvement of products and services.
  4. Innovation and increased productivity.
  5. Customer-client satisfaction, brand loyalty.
  6. Market penetration, diversification and growth.
  7. Healthy profits ongoing.
  8. Commitment to continuous change and improvement to sustain success.

21st Century Global Business Sectors

The business sectors that are creating new wealth, good paying jobs, new investment, economic growth and economic diversification in the global economy include:

  • Aerospace/Civil Aviation
  • Astronomy/Astro-Physics
  • Biology
  • Human/Environmental/Industrial
  • Building Materials
  • Child and Elder Care
  • Computers & Software
  • Design Industries
  • Education & Training
  • Entertainment
  • Environmental Technology
  • Food Production
  • Financial Services
  • Health Care and Wellness
  • Housing & Commercial
  • Construction
  • Information Technology/Digital Media
  • Infrastructure Projects Construction
  • Marine Industries
  • New Materials
  • Photonics
  • Recycling and Environmental Clean Up
  • Industries
  • Renewable Energy
  • Robotics
  • Semiconductors
  • Simulation Industries
  • Tourism
  • Eco/Adventure/Historical/Cultural
  • International Trade Services
  • Transportation Systems Design & Development and Operations
 

In The Global Economy Cities’, States’, Nations’ and Regions’
Economic Goals are Similar:

  • Create high skills, high wage jobs and retain, start and attract productive & creative businesses.
  • Build knowledge & technology based economies.
  • Expand new wealth & tax revenues.
  • Minimize negative environmental impacts.
  • Target development initiatives to assist rural, inner cities and low-income populations.
  • Export of "traded sector" products and services to create diversified markets.

Critical Factors for Retaining, Expanding, Creating and Attracting Globally Competitive Businesses in the "New Economy:”

  • Create high quality communities and environments.
  • Achieve sustainable balance - economic prosperity - social equity.
  • Education and training based on global standards.
  • Modem infrastructure - road, rail, ports, airports, telecommunications, internet access, sewer, water, tenewable energy.
  • Stable, fair taxation.
  • Prepared development sites.
  • Expedited permitting.
  • Competitive incentives.
  • Capital availability - venture, equity and debt.
  • University technology R&D commercialization.
  • Affordable quality housing.
  • Affordable quality childcare and elder care.
  • Safe communities, schools, parks, streets.
  • Vibrant and diverse arts, cultural and recreational activities.
  • High quality natural, healthy protected environment.
  • Acceptance of diverse cultures, races and lifestyles.
  • Collaborative community leaders committed to continuous improvement and highest quality.
  • Leadership that constantly challenges the status-quo.

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Lynn, thank you for taking time to be with us at both the presentation and lunch. Your presence was invaluable and gave me great comfort because of your consummate professionalism.

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