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The financial crisis in small towns

By Becky McCray

Most small towns missed out on the recent run up in the USA national economy. And when we were struck with repeated crop failures and a horrendous local economy, the rest of the nation certainly didn’t notice. So, how is the national financial crisis affecting small towns? Well, it’s a mixed bag. And it’s still […]

October 12, 2008 Filed Under: community, rural, trends Tagged With: Infrastructure

Take action on broadband

By Becky McCray

High Speed Internet is essential for economic growth and global competitiveness. The United States has a lot of ground to cover just to remain competitive with other economies that have already adopted policies that facilitate job growth, business advancement, and individual achievement through access to the latest information technologies. Broadband access is a topic we […]

September 9, 2008 Filed Under: Best of, entrepreneurship Tagged With: Infrastructure, Support

What works to go wireless anywhere

By Becky McCray

I’m always watching for small business people who share what works for them. Rex Hammock snuck this gem into a story on the iPhone. I already have an AT&T 3G account that allows me to access the Internet using a Sierra Wireless USB modem. While I think it is ridiculous that tethering is not allowed […]

July 6, 2008 Filed Under: Best of, entrepreneurship, tools Tagged With: Infrastructure, review, Support

Broadband access is too important for bad copywriting

By Becky McCray

Winner of the most deceptive headline of the week award is Cherry Creek News for this gem: SCHWARTZ BRINGS BROADBAND TO RURAL COLORADO The actual story? A bill passed one step of the legislative process. Several big steps to go. So that is hardly bringing it, right? And what does the bill actually propose? Mapping. […]

April 13, 2008 Filed Under: Best of, entrepreneurship, rural Tagged With: Infrastructure, Support

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