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People

Friday, March 9, 2001

SSTI extends its congratulations to Bruce Gjovig, Director of the Center for Innovation in Grand Forks, North Dakota, for his induction into the North Dakota Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. 

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North Dakota Starts Phase I of Statewide Broadband Network

Friday, July 7, 2000

In an effort to provide quality, high-speed telecommunications services throughout the state, North Dakota has committed $3 million for the first phase of a broadband telecommunications network that is expected to cost the state $20 million when completed. When the first phase is finished later this year, 218 locations in 64 communities will be connected.

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People

Friday, May 11, 2001

In March, the North Dakota Department of Economic Development and Finance (ED&F) named Jim Hirsch director of workforce development.

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Hawaii's Growth Strategy Focuses on Technology, New Economy

Friday, February 25, 2000

Earlier this month, Governor Ben Cayetano released The New Millenium Growth Strategy for Hawaii's Economy, an economic development plan to improve the state's performance in a knowledge-based economy. The 90-page report, penned by the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, includes several new initiatives for developing and growing technology businesses as well as strengthening existing economic development efforts.

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People in S&T

Friday, February 25, 2000

Nola Miyasaki is serving as Acting Executive Director and CEO of the Hawaii High Technology Development Corp

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North Dakota S&T Starts Over

Friday, October 1, 1999

While many states are adding multi-million programs to their science and technology portfolio, state-led S&T efforts in much of the North Central United States are still suffering. The latest example was the elimination of North Dakota’s two largest programs this summer.

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People

Friday, September 24, 1999

Joe Blanco has been appointed the Hawaii Technology Advisor.

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Hawaii Consolidates Technology Programs, Adds Worker Training and Offers Tax Breaks

Friday, July 9, 1999

In a move to increase Hawaii's technology standing, Governor Ben Cayetano signed legislation last week that will create several new initiatives. Most significant for S&T policy is the planned consolidation of the state's technology-related programs under a new special advisor for technology development. The specific state agencies affected by the legislation were not identified in the Technology Omnibus bill.

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Tech Bills Pass on Last Days of Hawaii Legislative Session

Friday, May 12, 2000

A number of bills to strengthen Hawaii's science and technology standing were passed during the final days of the legislative session.

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People

Friday, May 3, 2002

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Heath Copp as the Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Mr. Copp, 24, is a resident of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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North Dakota Governor's Budget to Focus on 'Smart Growth'

Friday, December 6, 2002

To build the state’s economy and create opportunity, North Dakota Governor John Hoeven is launching Smart Growth, a host of programs linking education, job creation and career development to build the state’s economy and communities. The Governor announced his plan with release of the 2003-2005 executive budget.

Smart Growth includes funding for these initiatives:

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Hawaii's HTDC Launches New Tech Portal

Friday, December 6, 2002

Earlier this week, the High Technology Development Corporation (HTDC) launched HiTechHawaii.com, the state's newest and most comprehensive high technology web portal.

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North Dakota Legislature Clears Path for TBED

Friday, May 9, 2003

In the final week of its 2003 Legislative Session, the North Dakota State Legislature passed sweeping legislation that favors tech-based economic development in the state. The Greater North Dakota Association (GNDA), serving as the state's Chamber of Commerce, subsequently issued a summary of those bills targeted toward job growth. Some highlights of GNDA's summary are presented below:

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People

Friday, December 5, 2003

The Grand Forks Region Economic Development Corp. has named Klaus Thiessen as its new president.

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Hawaii Lawmakers Pass Two Bills to Encourage VC Investment

Monday, March 28, 2005

To encourage investment in high tech companies, the Hawaii Senate recently passed Senate Bill 1695, authorizing $120 million for the State Private Investment Fund (SPIF) and Senate Bill 1696 to allow fiduciaries to make equity investments.

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TBED Organizations & People Update

Monday, March 28, 2005

Robert Rosner, chief scientist for the Argonne National Laboratory, will be the lab's new director.

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Tech Talkin' Govs 2005, Part Four

Monday, January 31, 2005

The first three installments of SSTI's annual look at how TBED will play in the 2005 legislative priorities of the governors can be found in the Digest archives on our website: http://www.ssti.org/Digest/digest.htm

Hawaii

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North Dakota Enacts Renewable Energy Plan, Funds Key TBED Initiatives

Monday, May 7, 2007

A number of crucial TBED initiatives introduced earlier this year by North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven were recently enacted by the state legislature, including a $42 million renewable energy plan, $20 million in new funding for university-based Centers of Excellence, a 25 percent R&D tax credit, and additional investments in research and workforce development.

 

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People & TBED Organizations

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Gov. Linda Lingle announced 18 appointments to the Hawaii Innovation Council, which will work with groups statewide to increase the economic impact of Hawaii's innovation resources. Co-chairmen include Mark Benioff, Ron Higgins and Jay Shidler.

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Hawaii Commission Recommends Greater Accountability for High-Tech Investment Tax Credit Program

Monday, December 18, 2006

A recent report from Hawaii’s Tax Review Commission recommends the state eliminate or drastically overhaul its five-year old tax credit for high-tech investors. According to the report, the current credit provides no clear advantage to the state and appears open to taxpayer abuse. The commission was particularly troubled by the lack of data provided by taxpayers who were approved for the credit and by the lack of transparency concerning the credit within the state’s Department of Taxation.

 

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Hawaii Supplemental Budget Request Expands Funding for Innovation Initiatives

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Building on a successful legislative session in 2007, Gov. Lingle is requesting additional funds to supplement various ongoing TBED programs.

 

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Hawaii, DOE Partner toward Ambitious Clean Energy Goals

Wednesday, February 27, 2008

With the goals of reducing crude oil consumption by a whopping 72 percent and identifying clean energy sources to cover 70 percent of the state’s energy needs by 2030, Hawaii has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to figure out exactly how to get the job done under the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative.

 

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People

Monday, March 26, 2007

Bill Goetz, chief of staff in the North Dakota Office of the Governor, has been selected to be chancellor of the North Dakota University System, beginning July 1, 2007.

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People & Organizations

Monday, May 15, 2006

Yuka Nagashima was named executive director of Hawaii's High Technology Development Corporation.

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North Dakota Legislature Commits $50M for Centers of Excellence

Monday, May 2, 2005

With the recent passage of the state's biennial budget, North Dakota's universities and colleges can now compete for a share of $20 million in matching funds to create Centers of Excellence. The money is the first installment of the state legislature's $50 million commitment to the Centers program, which is the centerpiece of Gov. John Hoeven's initiatives to transform the state's economy toward science and technology.

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