Tag Archives: Texas

National Fourth Economy Community Index Lists Top 10 Mid-Sized Counties for 2012

Fourth Economy Consulting has launched a new index, listing top counties from across the nation. The Fourth Economy Index highlights those communities ideally positioned to attract modern investment and managed economic growth within the fourth economy. PITTSBURGH, PA – A …

How Many Startups can University Research Support?

Utah made headlines by generating more startups in 2009 than MIT on ¼ of their budget. Interest and activity in university spinoffs continues to grow. A number of new initiatives have launched recently to promote the commercialization of university technology …

Texas Venture Capital Programs: Recommendations for Taxpayer Profits and Improved Accountability

The majority of states have implemented programs designed to support innovation based economic development.  From grants to loans and venture capital investment, these efforts are in many ways experiments as they chart new ways that states are trying to support …