Economic Development News and Articles

E-Billing Cuts Costs and Delays for Phoenix City Attorney

Apr 25, 2008 - Electronic billing system speeds invoice processing, improving relations with outside counsel.

Songdo, City of the Future, Under Construction in South Korea

May 9, 2008 - Will be connected to the Incheon International Airport, one of the world's busiest, by a new 7.4-mile bridge and linked by subway to Seoul.

Broadband Opportunities Accelerate in Rural California

May 9, 2008 - "Closing the digital divide is key to ensuring the long-term communal and economic health of the regions' residents."

Children's Web Sites Might Entertain, Also Cause Tears

May 8, 2008 - Most sites promote the idea of consumerism; sell kid's creations back to them.

Economic Stimulus Checks Phishing Scam

May 8, 2008 - Fraud e-mail claims to be from IRS, requests personal information such as bank account numbers.

Shared Services, Consolidation, Bulk Purchasing Help Ease Budget Pain

May 7, 2008 - State budgets aren't in crisis yet, but SOA, consolidation and procurement changes can boost efficiency, CIOs say.

Statistical Analysis Improves Business Performance in Westchester County, N.Y.

May 7, 2008 - Westchester IT department creates statistical analysis unit to provide new insight into county operations.

Tennessee Named "Most Competitive"

May 2, 2008 - Include reforming the workers' compensation program, creation of the Jobs Cabinet, retooling incentives and other programs at ECD's disposal and revamping community-development programs to make Tennessee communities more competitive.

European Commission Approves $6.65 Million for Broadband in Scotland

May 2, 2008 - Public funding measure will bring broadband to remote and rural areas of Scotland.

PM Brown Calls for Green Technology Revolution

May 1, 2008 - U.K. Prime Minister has a vision for creating a green economy and providing new jobs.

Chicago Will Receive $153.1 Million Grant to Relieve Traffic Congestion

May 1, 2008 - Traffic Signal Prioritization will extend a green traffic light or shorten a red traffic light by several seconds when it senses a bus approaching an intersection.

Report Explains Broadband Leadership, Need for Strategy

May 1, 2008 - Nations with robust national broadband strategies fare better than those without.

DOE Seeks to Invest up to $60 Million for Advanced Concentrating Solar Power Technologies

Apr 30, 2008 - Increasing the use of solar energy is an important component of the Administration's efforts to diversify our nation's energy sources.

Nebraska's First Community-Based Wind Project

Apr 30, 2008 - Allows publicly-owned utilities to purchase electricity generated by wind turbines owned by Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) partnerships.

Multi-Million Dollar Contract by Wyoming Dept. of Revenue

Apr 28, 2008 - New system will provide the state with greater flexibility and enhanced capabilities in collecting excise revenues and expanding taxing jurisdictions.

Three California Cities Launch Smart Water Management

Apr 28, 2008 - Healdsburg, Newport Beach and Petaluma roll out green city-wide water savings initiative.

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