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Creatives Build Rural Economies

Gregg Fraley, Author of Jack's Notebook

Richard Florida is, in my view, the top theorist in the USA with regards to economic development. Florida is not without controversy, but I respect his work because it’s data-driven, and, because I’ve seen his theories play out in the real world. The local culture is a big factor folks.

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Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority

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government could not use the All Writs Act of 1789 to force Apple to produce data connected to an iPhone seized in connection with a drug case. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on privacy , including articles and links to government sites. Privacy goes hand in hand with protecting consumer data.

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How Universities Can Help Students and Alumni Work in the Tech Industry

David Teten

Political science, government service, and law — Yale has the #1 rated law school in the US and a long history of alumni serving in government. For example, Yale could launch a center focused on applying political science thinking to the governance of major internet businesses (e.g.,

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Boulder Shouldn’t Municipalize Its Energy Utility System

Feld Thoughts

A municipal utility may be able to provide electricity that is cheaper or about as affordable as our current utility offers – or the city may waste millions of dollars trying, just as communities in Florida , California , and New Mexico have done recently. Government Boulder daily camera energy Innovation municipalization'

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12 Questions: Meet Maximilian (USA)

crowdSPRING Blog

Max lives and works in Jacksonville, Florida, USA. How does a central European expatriate (yes, that would be ME) end up in one of the dullest cities in the USA (yes, that would be Jacksonville, Florida)? And despite my wacky self, the US Government actually allowed me to stay. I feel naked without the internet.

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JOBS Act to Change Startup Funding Landscape

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The real truth is, since the "Internet bubble" burst in 2001, initial public offerings have not resumed the vitality levels of the late 1980s, let alone the boom years of the '90s. Jay Ritter of the University of Florida's prestigious Warrington College of Business Administration. This argument raised objections from Prof.

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Investing in Real Estate? 5 Things to Consider

Women Entrepreneurs Can

That’s what makes Florida investment property so great – they make sure that you’re well-informed on any potential drawbacks or advantages associated with a property you’re considering purchasing. Since the dawn of the Internet, technology has had a profound effect on the real estate industry. The post Investing in Real Estate?

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