State Governments Look to Entrepreneurs for Creativity, Efficiency – Entrepreneur-in-residence programs grow

Entrepreneurs in government? The idea may sound like an oxymoron to government bashers.

Yet a move is on to bring successful entrepreneurs into state agencies, city halls and economic development agencies to help stimulate business and job growth – and, important to many advocates, help bureaucracies become more creative, efficient and responsive to the public.

By Jeffrey Stinson

Full Story: http://www.pewstates.org/projects/stateline/headlines/state-governments-look-to-entrepreneurs-for-creativity-efficiency-85899545261