Knowledge Network: Web-based “Network of Networks”

Connecting existing groups in the community and beyond, that support innovation

Plan Elements

Goals

  • Short-term: Identify and create a database of targeted groups, Leverage and promote existing web-based networks
  • Medium-term: Use a link on the websites of local companies, to show opportunities, connectedness, affiliation, etc
  • Long-term: Create a culture of “We’ve got cool stuff” so people will want to know us and be a part of Innovation Gainesville.

Organizational Home/Plan Champions

  • Home: Chamber; GAIN
  • Champions: Chamber, GAIN, to-be-created “Connectivity Council”

Resource Requirements

Existing resources in Chamber Directory, Incubator Companies, GAIN, Social Media

Assessment Criteria

Investment Requirement: Low to Medium (depending on if new platform needs to be developed)

Impacts: High

Readiness: High

Implementation Timeline: Immediate

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