| Industry Cluster Studies
Industry Clusters are a high profile
issue in Economic Development and the concept has become a frequent
focus of both research and of state/regional development strategies.
Below is a list of Industry
Cluster studies in Minnesota, done by the State & Local
Policy Program (with a brief description of each), as well as
a list of other states
that have adopted and are pursuing an Industry Cluster development
strategy.
Industry
cluster research studies
Industry
Clusters: An Economic Develpoment Strategy for Minnesota
(1999)
This report provides a clear view of the Industry Cluster approach.
Industry Clusters are defined and examples are provided. The
report articulates the benefits of a cluster approach, both
as a means of understanding industries and as a vehicle for
initiating and facilitating a powerful statewide economic development
policy that takes into account the full potential of the state's
regions.
Northeast
Minnesota Industry Cluster Study (2001)
This study was conducted in partnership with University of Minnesota
Duluth's Bureau Business and Economic Research and uses Porter's
framework to describe the growth of four key industry clusters
in the region: forest products; tourism; health services; and
information technology.
Southwest
Minnesota Industry Cluster Study (1998)
Similarly, this study seeks to understand the key industries
in the southwest region of Minnesota that serve as the backbone
for regional economic development.
Northwest
Minnesota Industry Cluster Study (1998)
The NW Minnesota Industry Cluster Study seeks to understand
the key industries in the area that serve as the backbone for
regional economic development. The State and Local Policy Program
at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs is providing the
leadership for investigating two questions: 1. What characteristics
have contributed to the development of key industries in the
region? 2. What can be done to further support and sustain these
key industries?
Southeastern
and South Central Minnesota Industry Cluster Study (1996)
The Initiative Fund of Southeast and South Central Minnesota
commissioned a regional study to identify the key industry clusters
in these areas. Using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies,
the study describes the clusters and makes appropriate policy
recommendations.
Twin
Cities Industrial Cluster Study (1995)
Using Michael Porter's frameowrk, this study focuses on the
Twin Cities metropolitan region, identifying four key industry
clusters and makes policy recommendations. The four clusters
are: printing and publishing; computers and software; medical
devices; and machinery.
The
Financial Services Cluster of the Twin Cities (1995)
The Metropolitan Council (Mpls, Mn) commissioned this study of
the metropolitan region's financial services cluster. The study
uses Michael Porter's "competitive advantage" framework
to identify important characteristics of the cluster and makes
policy recommendations accordingly.
Industry
cluster strategy resource list
Arizona
Arizona
Office of Economic Development
Industry
Cluster Reports-Commerce Dept.
Connecticut
The Connecticut
Department of Community and Economic Development has a detailed
site explaining its approach to its cluster strategy with links
to associated cluster institutions.
Kentucky
The Center
for Urban and Regional Studies at Chapel Hill, NC has used
a sophisticated benchmarking technique to identify industry clusters
in Kentucky, sorting clusters as emerging, existing, and potential.
Maine
A state-charted non-profit, the Maine
Science and Technology Foundation has commissioned a report
by the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School to further
its goal of promoting economic development through the application
of science and technology. Eight clusters are outlined in detail,
including traditionally-based New England industries like agriculture,
marine technology, and forest products, but also high technology
industries like information technology and advanced materials.
New York
Empire
State Development, the economic development arm of state government,
has identified 12 industry clusters in the state to help guide
development strategies. The site has lots of details on each cluster:
profiles, related resources, and geographic locations.
North Dakota
The Greater
North Dakota Association is the state chamber of commerce.
Its New Economy Initiative uses a cluster approach to build relationships
between businesses in each cluster area. Its initiative is a good
example of a non-governmental entity pursuing a cluster strategy
and getting some results.
Oregon
The Oregon
Department of Community and Economic Development developed
cluster groups with firms and associations in key productive industries
between 1990 and 1996. The site connects to the associations and
groups which are carrying on the cluster work in their industries.
Wisconsin
The
Wisconsin Department of Commerce has made the cluster approach
a focus of its economic development strategy. Its site is quite
detailed, with not only cluster profiles but also a comprehensive
overview of its cluster strategy.
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