Economic Development and The Internet

Dear South Carolina Legislators, Please repeal Act 388 immediately – even if it takes special convening to do so. Please do not complicate this action with talk of Comprehensive Tax Reform or Political Will. We all know that we need both. But allowing this knowledge to be a hindrance to simply repealing Act 388 is non-action and irresponsible. As I speak to...

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...

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.

Monday evening our request for support for The Hive will go before Rock Hill City council. Collaborative partners now include: York Tech Winthrop Becca and Harry Dalton Comporium RevenFlo Operating entities include: York Tech Winthrop RevenFlo Collaborating clients, now include: RHEDC Rock Hill Schools Foundation Carolinas Student Travel...

Unemployment Unemployment is high across the nation. A jobless recovery is not sustainable. People have to work. Unemployment in Rock Hill is 20 Percent. That’s one in five. It’s more than double the national average. Is that sustainable? I would think that 20% unemployment would cause some kind of local economic crash or correction. View At...

Consider that every organization is investing in improved communications online – more fluid, more productive, more engaging, more interactive, more measurable in achieving real goals and objectives; every organization is morphing in its model due to digital technologies and the Internet; and every organization is faced with immediate needs and...