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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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South Carolina Establishes Technology Advisory Council

Friday, May 16, 1997

South Carolina Governor David Beasley has appointed a 17-member Technology Advisory Council. The Council is to examine how South Carolina can attract technology-intensive companies, find strategies to promote high technology jobs and identify specific technologies that are important for other industries.

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South Carolina S&T Plan Unveiled

Friday, February 4, 2000

The South Carolina Technology Alliance has released South Carolina Technology Initiative 2000, a science and technology strategic plan outlining six specific recommendations for strengthening the state’s position in a knowledge-based economy.

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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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South Carolina Releases S&T Strategic Plan

Friday, March 13, 1998

The South Carolina Technology Advisory Council (SCTAC) has released a technology strategy for the state. Creating South Carolina's Future Through Technology: Strategies for Developing a Knowledge-Based Economy grew from a 1995 strategic plan for economic development, Approaching 2000: An Economic Development Vision for South Carolina.

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SC Commits $30M To University R&D...

Friday, June 27, 2003

South Carolina's three major research universities were awarded a total of $30 million this week to establish the state's first six centers of excellence, according to The State, a Columbia, S.C.-based newspaper.

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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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People

Monday, February 27, 2006

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford named Joe Taylor to serve as the new Secretary for the S.C. Department of Commerce. Taylor succeeds Bob Faith, who is taking Taylor's position as chairman of the S.C. Jobs-Economic Development Authority.

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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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People

Friday, May 16, 2003

The Greenville Spartanburg Anderson Technology Council has named Philip Yanov executive director.

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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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Women's Business Center Opens in South Carolina

Friday, April 11, 2003

The South Carolina Women's Business Center has opened its doors and already has 30 customers, the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP) recently announced. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Women's Business Center will focus on serving only manufacturing facilities in 2003 but will add services to other types of businesses in 2004.

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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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People

Monday, February 21, 2005

Jason Williamson is leaving his position as vice president of community development for the South Carolina Technology Alliance to become a founding partner in a new start-up tech firm.

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South Carolina Governor, Legislature Spar Over State’s Investment

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Capturing an overwhelming majority of the votes needed to override Gov. Mark Sanford’s veto, the South Carolina Legislature prevailed last week in its efforts to position the state as a leader in hydrogen technology.
 

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People & TBED Organizations

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Jay Moskowitz was named the first president of Health Sciences South Carolina.

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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

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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South Carolina Program Strives to Make Start-ups Successful

Monday, May 22, 2006

Marketing tech-based economic development (TBED) programs can be challenging, particularly with the diverse nature of its target audiences of entrepreneurs, existing companies, financial sources, university researchers and, oftentimes, legislators. Sometimes, even the name of the program can cause misconceptions, particularly when a new initiative is outside the traditional services or roles offered by the TBED organization. A recent example of this comes from South Carolina.



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People

Monday, January 9, 2006

Bill Mahoney is the new president of the South Carolina Research Authority.

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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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South Carolina Governor Proposes $2M for Broadband

Monday, January 8, 2007

South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford announced that his budget for fiscal year 2007-08 will include a request for $2 million to bring high-speed Internet access to rural parts of the state. This allocation from the state’s Capital Reserve Fund would be used to create a Rural Broadband fund to increase broadband penetration in underserved communities and is designed to boost economic development by providing Internet access to students, businesses and entrepreneurs.

 

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SC, UT Chambers Want Bigger TBED Efforts

Monday, January 24, 2005

Business community advocacy for public investments in technology-based economic development (TBED) may make the difference between legislators appropriating programs $1 million or $100 million.

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