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.

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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Repeal Act 388 in South Carolina

May 26

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Act 388 is the Emporer’s New Clothes

May 22

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...

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