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245 _aSustainable clusters may increase business
260 _c2004
490 _aRegeneration and Renewal
_v5 March 2004, 5 (1)
520 _aTwo reports from the learning network Regional Futures - part of the sustainable development charity Forum for the Future - argue that, far from being a burden for businesses, sustainable approaches can increase profitability. Clusters of businesses allow for sharing of transport costs, sharing infrastructure and waste facilities. The report also calls for regional development agencies to be more proactive in the promotion of sustainable development particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises. "Sustainable Business Clusters in the Regions" and "Ten Steps to Sustainable Business Clusters in the Regions" can be viewed at: http://www.regionalfutures.org.uk/newsdigest/susta inablebusclusters_page1453.aspx http://www.regionalfutures.org.uk/default.aspx
590 _aWB
590 _aWB
650 _aBUSINESS CLUSTERS
650 _aREGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
650 _aSMES
690 _aDEVELOPMENT-SUSTAINABLE
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