The Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation (Mtdc)
The Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation (Mtdc)

Author: John F. Hodgman

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2015-05-11

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 149175995X

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When traditional manufacturers began leaving Massachusetts in the 1970s, politicians faced a daunting task: How could they revive a flagging economy? They responded by starting their own venture capital firm to help finance the launch of innovative, technology-based companies. The Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation would create thousands of new, high-paying jobs. John F. Hodgman, who retired as president and CEO of MTDC in 2001, shares an insiders tale of how the unique public-private partnership achieved financial successexplaining why the MTDC was created and tracing its history over two decades. Along the way, he explores the changing patterns of technology start-ups and private venture capital, and how MTDC-funded companies revolutionized their fields. Moreover, he shares case studies of entrepreneurs who tellin their own wordshow the MTDC helped them succeed. Grab a seat at the intersection of public policy, politics, and business and learn valuable lessons about investing, leadership, and entrepreneurship by studying the inner workings of The Massachusetts Technology Development Corporation.

Promoting High Technology Industry
Promoting High Technology Industry

Author: Jurgen Schmandt

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-05-28

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1000308340

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In the wake of declining federal involvement in state affairs, state governments have taken the initiative in creating science and technology policies and programs for economic development. The contributors to this study look at the attempts of eight states—California, Florida, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and T

Political Change in the Metropolis
Political Change in the Metropolis

Author: Ronald Vogel

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-10-05

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 1317345592

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This popular text has been thoroughly updated and revised to sharpen the focus on its 'bias and change' theme, include the latest data/studies informing the field, and cover important new topics (e.g., flood disaster in New Orleans). Political Change in the Metropolis, Eighth Edition, continues to focus on the political changes that have taken place in American cities and the reactions of urban scholars to them. In addition to offering scholarly perspectives, the text offers students a theoretical framework for interpreting these changing events for themselves. This framework analyzes the patterns of bias inherent in the organization and operation of urban politics, giving students an in-depth look at the fascinating and constantly changing face of urban politics. Features Accessible writing style engages students in the material. Provides excellent coverage of the impact of immigrants and ethnic groups in the making of the American city. An abundance of historical material helps students better understand the origins and development of urban politics and structures. Case studies throughout the text give students an opportunity to apply important material. The text exposes students to first-rate discussions of political phenomena and empirical literature on those phenomena.