By simply aligning efforts, goals, and resources, we can have radical positive effect in our communities, our states, and our nation. Infographic on Economic Development An infographic on economic development defining the sectors, often silos, but from which we should find...

We have a fundamental dichotomy in our psyche about capitalism and government. We don’t want too much government in our lives. Yet, we don’t trust the private sector. Who’s more demonized – Wall Street or the Federal Government? I don’t know. Who’s more trusted – the private sector criminal selling his soul to get rich or his...

In the heart of revitalizing Old Town Rock Hill, with the Historic Downtown, the Textile Corridor, Winthrop University, the old neighborhoods, and York Technical College – right in the center, on the corner of Main Street and Caldwell stands a 5 story, 100 year old building that is tall and narrow, and wonderful. And on the third floor, the entire floor open with...

Advanced and Specialty Manufacturing is a powerful and profitable growth sector in the United States. I am invested in this sector in the following ways: 1. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT I’m on the board of the Rock Hill Economic Development Corporation (RHEDC), helping our community recruit new Advanced and Specialty Manufacturing companies. 2. WORKFORCE...

Excited about the 2011 Leadership Work Group Conference. We’re gonna do 9 minute presentations on collaborative efforts from the people who are actually doing them here regionally (and beyond), and we are gonna discuss/workshop them in groups. Collaborative Leadership is forward.

Welcome aboard, City of Rock Hill. We thank you for your participation. We have quite a collaboration going in The Hive. We are set to launch on January 10. Here’s some resources for you: Herald Article Hive Website Wow. 4-3 vote huh? Well, Mr. Black and Mr. Reno had some positive remarks on the program and its collaborative nature before their No votes. Jim...