Economic Development
Encouraging Economic Development in Your Connected Community
Cities and counties today find themselves faced with the need to evolve to stay competitive in an ever-changing, always challenging global economy. 
Regardless of the specific economic development activities and strategies your community is pursuing, connecting your community will significantly accelerate your community's economic development.
Connected communities provide the resources to help established businesses thrive, foster start-ups, and attract relocating businesses. Connected communities’ innovative technology solutions for economic development include strategies to:
- Attract and retain customers in key business districts with the added amenity of wireless access and local portals
- Create a platform for collaboration for business leaders and citizens through a community intranet - a place to stimulate new business ideas, innovation, and investment
- Attract information-based industries such as call centers, record management, and web and software development by combining robust broadband availability with workforce development programs
- Provide businesses with the opportunity to share resources over secure broadband connections
- Improve your community's appeal for relocating businesses by increasing public safety, health care, and education services through broadband programs
- Use wireless services to alert tourists and travelers of current events or special programs
Explore more solutions for your connected community.