Skilled craftsmen and women always say use the right tool for the job. In the multi-faceted field of tech-based economic development, gaining a firm grasp of the complex issues confronting your clients, constituency or community is the first tool for successful program design, implementation and evaluation. A good understanding of your particular element of the field–whether it is encouraging research and development, providing business assistance or commercializing technology, to name a few–will greatly improve your ability to achieve your program goals. Gaining that understanding, though, can be difficult without the right resources. In the following pages, SSTI has collected more than 100 of the best titles available to aid the policy, practice and study of tech-based economic development. To help you find the books that best address your specific needs, the titles are organized by the common objectives of most local, state, and national tech-based economic development efforts.

Whether you're just starting out in the field or a seasoned professional managing a large portfolio of programs, SSTI is confident there is at least one publication included in this catalog – more often than not, several – that will significantly improve your understanding and application of tech-based economic development policies. But don't take our word for it. Read on and see for yourself. SSTI looks forward to putting the right tools in your hands to make your job more effective and rewarding. What is SSTI... SSTI is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving government-industry programs that encourage economic growth through the application of science and technology. As the most comprehensive resource available for those involved in technology-based economic development, SSTI offers the services that are needed to help build tech-based economies. State Science & Technology Institute 5015 Pine Creek Drive Westerville, OH  43081 (614) 901-1690 © 2006 State Science and Technology Institute. All rights reserved.