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Principles

The I-Open Principles


A community of people observing a set of simple principles based on the thoughtful development of creative abundance for the advancement of future generations. 
We have a simple vision: We will leave to future generations a regional economy that is creative, innovative and sustainable with opportunities for any individual prepared to grasp them.

We are pursuing a simple strategy: Brainpower matters. Our region will be transformed by open networks of innovation and collaboration with colleges, universities, libraries and schools as nodes in these networks.

We have a simple credo: We will prosper by treating each other in ways that build respect and trust.

We have a simple purpose: I-Open will help facilitate the transformation that is already underway in our region. We will teach and share the best ideas we can find to build open innovation networks in our region.
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"I-Open is a dynamic missionary organization for the new economic model of collaboration...in a world of dwindling resources, the old model of wasteful competition is no longer appropriate. I-Open suggests ways to pursue non-destructive win/win scenarios, which are good for society." – Jim Herget, James Herget Ltd

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