The Challenge

The global economy promises to generate billions if not trillions of dollars of commerce from the development of new technologies (e.g. nanotechnology, biotechnology, clean energy, etc...) However, only those places that provide the necessary ingredients for the tech-economy will remain economically competitive and relevant in the 21st century. Metropolitan regions and urban centers have the necessary ingredients to develop and successfully implement effective 21st century tech-based economic development TBED strategies.

Yet, underserved communities and urban centers continue to be disconnected from the promise and opportunities of the 21st century global tech-based economy.

The Opportunity

We have an historic opportunity for change in a direction that will renew and re-envision our metropolitan regions, urban centers and underserved communities as engines of economic growth. TBED21 is assisting urban centers and underserved communities implement 21st century TBED strategies to ensure the economic vitality and the competitiveness of our nation.