Wednesday, November 16, 2005
Municipal wireless systems are popping up as more cities recognize the value of wireless networks. In Asheville this week, the Southeast Wireless Symposium is holding an annual meeting to inform local government officials and others about municipal wireless trends.
EDPro reader Jim Roberts of the Blue Ridge Entrepreneurial Council is quoted: Wireless is becoming like electricity. When people are traveling for business, they simply expect it as part of the infrastructure.” Read more.
North Carolina is a leader in providing expanded Internet accessibility in rural areas. Visit the e-NC Authority site.
Here's an weblog article, where you can learn more about the pressure to establish municipal wireless, especially in smaller towns.
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The purpose of this weblog is to help economic development professionals -- EDPros -- keep up with the changes sweeping our profession. Strap on your goggles. It's a whole new game. There are no experts any more. The only place to learn about economic development is from other EDPros who are doing it.
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Speaking and workshops on Open Source Economic Development
As the idea of Open Source Economic Development starts spreading, more people are asking about it. Visit the I-Open web site to learn more. My colleagues and I are happy to explain the basic concepts in a talk or a workshop. E-mail Susan Alshuler if you'd like to learn more about workshops and speaking.
Background on Ed Morrison
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Wireless symposium in Asheville
