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The Rhode Island Economic Policy Council report outlines 10 economic development initiatives through four themes centered on places, people, clusters and connections. The report recommends for the state to secure its share of the Boston Metros high-wage industries while addressing infrastructure and the regions global competitiveness, if it wishes to remain a center of New Economy activity.

The Plan calls for diversification in high-tech sectors or local clusters currently weak but with potential to grow: telecommunications, software/multimedia/data, business and professional services, and to a lesser degree, retail and health services. The plan also encourages the community as it diversifies its tax and employment base to build upon the strength of the existing computer equipment and electronics firms in town.

The Oklahoma Center for the Advancement of Science and Technology report presents a comprehensive look at Oklahomas position in science and technology. In the report, an advisory team of 14 individuals suggests future initiatives and action in areas critical for Oklahomas progress in economic growth.

The Bridge Syndicates plan for economic growth encompasses three main principles: Renew the spirit of local entrepreneurship; Highly skilled workers = economic success; and Higher Education & Industry: Partners in Success.

The report by the Morrison Institute of Public Policy details five key trends that could harm the states future if they are not well managed. The "shoes waiting to drop," according to the report, are trends already at work in Arizona that are altering the states social and economic make-up.

The Index reports that a digital divide has emerged between Hispanic and non-Hispanic white residents. The report indicates that job growth in the Valley has slowed, with a 1.7 percent increase versus 5.2 percent in 1997.

The report states that now, more than ever, the nation needs to cultivate the scientific and technical talents of all its citizens, not just those from groups that have traditionally worked in SET fields.

The report finds that cities and counties within metropolitan areas are the focal points of Americas current and future economic prosperity. Compiled by Standard & Poors DRI, the report documents the Gross Metropolitan Product of the nations 317 largest metro areas, and shows improved economic vitality for the nations metro regions.

The paper summarizes reviews of benchmarking studies and case studies of successful efforts to address the New Economy. It provides a list of common features of successful communities and states and proposes several action steps for Wisconsin to take to compete effectively in the New Economy.

Findings from the study indicate that the target industries that seem to be frontrunners at this point are value-added agriculture, biotechnology and electronics.