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The report highlights that in the year 2000, high-tech industries employed almost 286,000 people in Washington. Utilizing multiplier effects, a total of 1,014,000 jobs were created due to technology due to technology based industries. Labor income in tech-based industries averaged $61,330 compared to a state average of $32,748.

The report indicates that from January 1 through December 31, 2001, the business development activities undertaken by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation generated a direct benefit of $6.94 for every dollar of funding it received from the State of Rhode Island.

The plan recognizes that Kentucky must continue to invest in a knowledge infrastructure to develop both the intellectual pool and the research and development capacity required for success. The Kentucky Innovation Act of 2000 directed the Commissioner for the New Economy to develop a Kentucky Strategic Capacity Initiative.

The report identifies practices and policies, both public and private, that may impede the commercialization of knowledge and technology and the start-up and growth of innovation companies. The findings are meant to serve as a backdrop for the development of Kentuckys strategic plan.

The report offers a broad based strategy for strengthening Maines emerging innovation economy. It proposes 40 specific recommendations for achieving 5 goals that the Maine Science and Technology Foundation considers critical for Maines success in the new economy.

The framework document was prepared as part of a process leading to a new economic development strategy for Massachusetts. It was written to stimulate dialogue among policy makers, economic experts, and business leaders. The document identifies 10 key imperatives for Massachusetts as it enters to the new century to adjust to the changing economy.

The report provides a general overview of Hawaiis key assets and resources that are facilitating Hawaiis progress in science and technology, including some specific examples from each industry sector. The report also highlights Hawaiis assets and strategic advantages for technology-based development, including various tax and other incentives that promote such activity.

The report is designed to motivate the leaders of Kansas to be willing partners in making the state globally competitive in the 21st century. The strategy is the culmination of an intensive strategic planning process involving the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation Board of Directors and staff. The strategy presents 5 goals and objectives.

Governor Kempthorne and the 23-member Science and Technology Advisory Council he appointed recommended several courses of action within the plan. Some of the suggestions include to: Build, attract, and retain a highly skilled technical workforce and invest in creating research and development excellence and promoting industry-university collaboration.

The Arizona Partnership for the New Economy outlines several recommendations to improve Arizona’s position and performance in a tech-based economy. The report is developed around four elements: K-12 and higher education; telecommunications infrastructure; government leadership in support of technology, R&D and access to capital; and, enhancing government services through the application of technology.