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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Data-Driven Innovation Project explores the rapid advancements happening in the digital economy as well as the inventive use of data for good. The promise of bigger and better data is a future of greater opportunity and growth. The Foundation is conducting research activities and a series of events around the country in order to highlight this potential.

We encourage you to read the blog posts and research reports here to gain a full understanding of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation's work on data-driven innovation.

Be sure to read our in-depth report, The Future of Data-Driven Innovation. 

Nevada

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Nevada’s export growth has outpaced all other states due to growing demand for metals for electronics and advanced machinery, including lithium for batteries; ore for electronics; and primary metals like copper, gold, and silver.

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Nebraska

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With unemployment rates less than half the national average, farm incomes at historical highs, and surging exports, Governor Dave Heineman and the Nebraska Legislature entered 2012 facing economic conditions that put them in an enviable position nationally.

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Montana

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Tourism is the second largest industry in the state of Montana, surpassed only by agriculture. People come from all over the world to enjoy the Treasure State’s big skies, wide-open spaces, and outdoor recreational activities.

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Missouri

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Taking office in the midst of the economic downturn, Governor Jay Nixon launched the Strategic Initiative for Economic Growth. After holding meetings with business and public-sector leaders throughout

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Mississippi

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Upon taking office in 2012, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant stated that his first priority is “to make sure every Mississippian has a job.” Subsequently, he unveiled the Mississippi Works initiative designed to create a new strategy for economic growth, workforce development, and attracting inve

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Minnesota

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Division over closing Minnesota’s 2011 budget shortfall led to a three-week government shutdown in July, creating a challenging environment for adoption of new job-creation policy ideas and reform proposals.

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Massachusetts

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Massachusetts continues to be a national leader in innovation. The state’s strong IT, life sciences, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals clusters have made Massachusetts a leader in attracting federal and private research dollars, driving technology transfer and creating jobs.

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Maryland

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Maryland continues to focus on developing technology jobs, building on its national leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship. The state’s new InvestMaryland initiative raised $84 million of venture capital in 2012

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