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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Working with School Superintendents in South Carolina

May 31

We will use the Internet to inspire human interaction and discussion around the vision being put forward by the superintendents of the state of South Carolina. Stage 1: The Presentation Let’s create an online experience that presents the vision in a poetically simple fashion. Stage 2: The Conversation After the gala (and even leaked out before), let’s begin the...

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