Business Quote by Igor Luksic
“On the one hand, Porto Monenegro is shape-shifting - it replaced a naval shipyard with a new marina - but it's also mind-shifting, opening up an array of other small business opportunities. And this shape-shifting and mind-shifting, it is exactly what we're trying to do in Montenegro.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Development Forum, Montenegro, 2023
Porto Monenegro transforms physical infrastructure and mindset, creating new business prospects and encouraging innovation.
In simple terms: Changing a place can also change how people think and act, leading to new opportunities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both physical and mental change to unlock growth.
Themes
development
innovation
entrepreneurship
urban planning
Mood
optimistic
forward-looking
inspirational
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- Investing in waterfronts
- launching startups
- community workshops
- policy incentives
Key Concepts
Economic diversification
place-making
creative economies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can physical redevelopment inspire entrepreneurial culture?
- What policies best sustain new businesses?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on supportive regulation and market demand.
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