Economic Development and The Internet

Jason Broadwater speaks, writes, and creates around the topic of Economic Development and the Internet. The Knowledge Economy, the Creative Economy, the Connectivity Economy, the 1099 Economy... these are the phrases of the New Economy. The Internet has not only changed the way we access information and the way we are connected. It has also changed the nature of our economy and our world.

Old Town Rock Hill and the New Economy

Apr 30

I think often about economic development for Old Town Rock Hill, SC. We need to apply a fundamentally different approach to this situation than we have applied to economic development issues in the past. Though, having said that, we need to learn from our successes and failures as well. Principle We don’t need a “strategy” per se, we need a vision and a...

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Gary Williams for York County Council

Feb 10

I support Gary Williams for York County Council. I have served with Gary on several boards/committees. He is honest, passionate, open-minded, experienced, level-headed, positive by nature, and a true leader. I think we need this kind of leadership at the county level here in York County.

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The Markets Crashed Again, I Heard

Aug 05

A dear friend of mine just picked up a bike yesterday that he had on layaway for a couple of months. I’d like to be the first in line of 300 million Americans to thank him for using layaway instead of a credit card. My greatest worry about our financial situation is that those in leadership positions seem to think the “answer” is for us to get back...

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Technology Companies in South Carolina

Jul 11

Rock Hill, Myrtle Beach, Greenville, Charleston, and Columbia are all great, unique towns – some burgeoning, each ever-evolving, and all desirous of technology companies to form or locate in their walkable urban districts. In these towns, you find a high standard of living with a low cost. They have great schools, lots of history, and each a unique bohemianism...

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Economic Development SC

Jun 08

I put forward that the most important actions the South Carolina state legislators can take to help economic development in this state are these: Immediately: Repeal Act 388 Reduce Tax Assessment on Manufacturing Property (currently 10.5%) Longer Term: Begin the process of comprehensive tax reform. Begin a reform process for a more locally controlled and smaller...

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From Silos to Synergy [INFOGRAPHIC]

May 31

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...

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