I read a book called MBA in a Book, does that mean that I now have an MBA? Of course it does. I recommend this book to everyone who is concerned over a business and its models and success. In an article entitled “Why Execution is the Source of Competitiveness” James Champy wrote, “The challenge today is for companies to adapt their processes to new...

I’m meeting today with a man who has consulted for the health care industry for many moons. We’re meeting in Old Town Rock Hill. This Electronic Health Records initiative is really taking off. I’m just happy that Open Source technology is the order of the day, and that Old Town Rock Hill is becoming a hub for Open Sourcerers. Check out OpenEHR.org...

I’ve got the empty, refurbished space 125 Caldwell Street that has been affectionately named The Space at 125. I used to have an office user in it, but he actually purchased a building on Main Street and moved over there. So, the space has been empty for a while. So, I started letting ACE Projects and Wintrhop University use the space for art openings. This has...

We have the wheels in motion for a conference to be held in Old Town Rock Hill at City Club on October 23rd. Keep up with progress here = www.OldTownNewWorld.net. The theme for the event will be the Internet and Our Community. The three main topics (as they are shaping up) will be: 1. Your Own Electronic Health Record by 2015? 2. The knowledge worker and the local...

I am proud to accept the nomination to the board of the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation. Thank you for your vote of confidence! The RHEDC is doing some great things.