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      A cluster is a regional concentration of related industries that arise out of the various types of linkages or externalities that span across industries in a particular location. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions are designed to enable systemic comparison across regions. View and compare clusters across the U.S.

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      A region is broadly defined as a county, economic area (EA), metro/micropolitan statistical area (MSA), or state. The U.S. Benchmark Cluster Definitions use the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defined economic areas. View and compare regions across the U.S.

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Organization Registry

  • Chambers of Commerce and Industry Associations (19)
  • Cluster Organizations and Initiatives (153)
  • Companies (43)
  • Federal Agencies (10)
  • Federal Labs (315)
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support Organizations (296)
  • Other Organizations (21)
  • Regional Partnerships and Initiatives (443)
  • State and Local Government Agencies (50)
  • Think Tanks and Research Organizations (13)
  • Universities (120)
  1. Organizations
  2. Regional Partnerships and Initiatives

Chicago Metro Metal Consortium

Northeastern Illinois was awarded the ‘Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership’ (IMCP) designation in June, 2014 by the U.S.

Location

69 W. Washington

Suite 2900

Chicago, IL 60602

CleanTech Los Angeles

CleanTech Los Angeles brings together business, government, and academia to grow the cleantech sector in Los Angeles. CleanTech LA works to promote sustainability and economic growth by connecting LA's cleantech professionals, telling LA's cleantech story, and supporting collaborative research, commercialization and job creation.

CleanTech LA:

Location

411 S. Hewitt Street

CA 90013

Clearwater Economic Development Association, Inc

Established in 1968, Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA) serves as the US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration’s designated planning organization for the Clearwater Economic Development District. As a member-driven, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(4) organization, CEDA’s mission is “to help North Central Idaho business and communities by serving as a conduit to needed resources.”

Location

1626 6th Avenue North

ID 83501

Coastal Bend Council of Governments

The Coastal Bend Council of Governments (CBCOG) is a volunteer association of local governments, cities and counties, and other public and private entities.Formed in March 1966, the CBCOG provides a cost-effective way to plan, coordinate and implement regional projects and provide technical assistance within its twelve-county region of Texas.

Location

2910 Leopard St.

TX 78408

Coastal Regional Commission of Georgia

Regional Commissions (RCs) are multi-county planning and development agencies serving municipal and county governments. The Coastal Regional Commission (CRC) serves 10 counties and 35 cities. The region encompasses the six coastal counties and four inland counties and has a total land area of over 5,110 square miles.

Location

127 F Street

Brunswick

GA 31520

Columbia River Economic Development Council

The Columbia River Economic Development Council (CREDC) is a private-public partnership of 140 investors working together to advance the economic vitality of Clark County through business growth and innovation.  Through collaborative leadership, the CREDC promotes job quality and capital investment while maintaining the County’s exceptional environment and high quality of life.  Since 1982, the CREDC has assisted in the creation of over 28,800 jobs, representing a cumulative annual payroll of

Location

805 Broadway St, Suite 412

Vancouver, WA 98660

Columbia-Pacific Resource Conservation and Economic Development District

The Columbia-Pacific Resource Conservation and Economic Development District (COLPAC) was established as a non-profit organization in 1972 to serve the region of rural southwest Washington. The council area now includes Grays Harbor, Mason, Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties, spanning an area from Puget Sound to the Columbia River. This diverse area has a wealth of natural resources that are beleaguered by environmental, regulatory and economic challenges.

Location

330 Pioneer Ave. W

WA 98563

Concho Valley Council of Governments

The Concho Valley Council of Governments is a voluntary organization of local governments to foster a cooperative effort in resolving problems, policies, and plans that are common and regional to the Concho Valley region of Texas.

Location

2801 West Loop 306

TX 76904

Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.

The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc.

Location

222 Pitkin Street, Suite 101

East Hartford, CT 06108

Corporation for Economic Opportunity

Corporation for Economic Opportunity (CEO) is a non-profit corporation, which helps disadvantaged communities and individuals begin to reach their full economic potential. Our goal is to promote prosperity for all.

Location

116 Wildewood Club Court

SC 29223

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The U.S. Cluster Mapping Project is led by Professor Michael E. Porter at the Institute for Strategy and Competitiveness, Harvard Business School.

This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration.