Monday, March 22, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Let's Showcase Our Talent to Help Bring Google Fiber to Columbia, SC!
Imagine sitting in a rural health clinic, streaming three-dimensional medical imaging over the web, and discussing a unique condition with a specialist in New York. Or downloading a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes. Or collaborating with classmates around the world while watching live 3D video of a university lecture. Universal, ultra high-speed Internet access will make all this, and more possible. They've urged the FCC to look at new, and creative ways to get there in its National Broadband Plan – and now they're announcing an experiment of their own.
Google is planning to build, and test ultra-high speed broadband networks in a small number of trial locations across the country. They'll deliver Internet speeds more than 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to today with 1 gigabit per second, fiber-to-the-home connections.
As a first step, they're putting out a Request for Information (RFI) to help identify interested communities. They welcome responses from local government, as well as members of the public from now until March 26th.
Their goal is to experiment with new ways to help make Internet access better, and faster for everyone. Here are some specific things that they have in mind:
* Next generation apps: They want to see what developers and users can do with ultra high-speeds, whether it's creating new bandwidth-intensive "killer apps" and services, or other uses we can't yet imagine.
* New deployment techniques: They'll test new ways to build fiber networks; to help inform, and support deployments elsewhere, they'll share key lessons learned with the world.
* Openness and choice: They'll operate an "open access" network, giving users the choice of multiple service providers. And consistent with their past advocacy, they'll manage their network in an open, non-discriminatory, and transparent way.
Like their WiFi network in Mountain View, the purpose of this project is to experiment and learn. Network providers are making real progress to expand and improve high-speed Internet access, but there's still more to be done. They don't think they will have all the answers – but through their trial, they hope to make a meaningful contribution to the shared goal of delivering faster and better Internet for everyone.
We have until March 26 to get our nominations in and prove to Google that Columbia is worthy of their ultra-high speed broadband network, and here's how you can help:
1. Submit a nomination:
http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi
2. Become a fan on Facebook and invite your friends:
http://www. facebook.com/googlecolumbiasc
3. Encourage local government officials to submit government responses:
http://www.google.com/appserve/fiberrfi/public/options
4. Post “Google Columbia, SC” to your social media statuses on March 22, as part of our viral campaign: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=391650430148
Google Columbia, SC
5. Create a YouTube video telling Google why they should bring Google Fiber to Columbia, SC using the tagline “Famously Hot. Surprisingly Fast.” Submit it with your nomination and upload it to our YouTube group. If you know local celebrities that can help with this, please let us know!
http://www.youtube.com/googlecolumbiasc
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
There are many promising young leaders in Columbia. Who will you nominate as one of the Top 40?
Know an overachiever under 40? Nominate a Midlands business star making a mark with professional success and community involvement. The nominee must primarily conduct business in the 10 counties of the Midlands* and be under 40 years of age as of January 1, 2010. Deadline for nominations is Friday, October 30, 2009; winners will be published in the Monday, January 25, 2010 edition of The State.
http://www.thestateonline.com/20under40
http://www.thestateonline.com/20under40
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Get Involved. Join COR. Win an iPhone.
Join or renew your membership to enter to win an iPhone!
How do I enter?
Enter to win an iPhone during Columbia Opportunity Resource’s membership renewal campaign, which runs through September 30, 2009. All you have to do is be one of the first 25 to join or renew your membership before October 1, 2009. We will draw a winner once 25 new members have joined or renewed their membership. For additional information, please contact membership@ourcor.org.
Cost of Membership:
$20 student, $35 individual
Enter today:
http://tinyurl.com/joinCOR
Already a member?
RSVP to the Facebook event and invite your friends and we'll draw a winner for a $50 gift certificate to the Columbia restaurant of their choice!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135540595638
What are we giving away? An actual iPhone or a gift certificate?
We are giving the winner an Apple gift certificate for $199. This can actually be used to purchase any apple good/service that you would like.
COR is dedicated to making Columbia a better place to live, learn, work, and play.
Monday, June 29, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | June 29, 2009
CONTACTS:
Greg Hilton - 803.606.4440
C. Grant Jackson - 803.733.2513
info@columbiatalent.com
A Road Map To A Talent-Powered Economy
Attracting the Best and Brightest to Columbia
The Columbia Talent Magnet Project is challenging the Columbia region to launch “a thousand initiatives” to help build a talent-powered economy in our region by focusing on engaging, attracting, and retaining young mobile knowledge workers.
To inspire the community to take action, the project’s partners have published a report outlining five key recommendations developed in concert with the Southern Growth Policies Board for building a talent-powered economy in the Columbia region:
- Create a Unified Vision
- Develop a Cadre of Young Leaders
- Connect Undergraduate and Young Professionals to the Community.
- Enhance Communication Vehicles, Especially Those Targeted at Young People
- Foster an Entrepreneurial Environment and Spirit in the Community
“A Road Map To A Talent-Powered Economy: Attracting the Best and Brightest to Columbia,” a report by the Columbia Talent Magnet Project and the Southern Growth Policies Board, was released today.
The Columbia Talent Magnet Project partners include Navigating from good to Great and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, EngenuitySC, New Carolina – S.C.’s Council on Competitiveness, COR – Columbia Opportunity Resource, and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. The project is managed by EngenuitySC.
The report and recommendations grew out of an effort launched by the Columbia Talent Magnet Project and the Southern Growth Policies Board in 2008. The first phase of that initiative was a web-based survey in the fall of 2008 on the issue of attracting and retaining talent in the region. More than 1,000 people responded to that survey, the results of which were used as the basis for the first Columbia Talent Forum in November.
More than 130 invited guests ranging from area college students to business executives to government leaders gathered for the forum at Trustus Theatre to discuss the survey and brainstorm ways to attract and retain talent in Columbia.
The forum was facilitated by the Southern Growth Policies Board which drew its recommendations from that conversation.
"As cities across the country struggle to attract the young talent they need to be competitive, the collaborative effort of Columbia has the potential to be a national model. It is wonderful to see so many organizations and people working together to improve their community,” said Ted Abernathy, executive director of the Southern Growth Policies Board.
On tap are several key projects the Columbia Talent Magnet team will be developing including a Midlands Young Professionals Organizations Alliance; a region-wide entrepreneurs network and a pilot regional internship program.
While the Columbia Talent Magnet team is developing its own projects, the report is an effort to catalyze action among many community groups to “launch a thousand initiatives.”
“We’re excited about the prospect of taking Columbia’s activities to the next level by harnessing the creative potential of our citizens and leaders from the civic, social, higher education, and business community. Community and economic development is a team sport and we need everyone to step up to plate…at every level,” said Greg Hilton, project manager for EngenuitySC.
The project’s partners are working to foster collaboration among universities, colleges, community leaders and the business community to create a dynamic interaction that will increase the participation of the next generation of individuals entering the workforce and the community.
A copy of the full report and the complete Columbia Talent Magnet survey results are available at www.columbiatalent.com.
For more information contact: Greg Hilton, 803-606-4400
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Greg Hilton - 803.606.4440
C. Grant Jackson - 803.733.2513
info@columbiatalent.com
A Road Map To A Talent-Powered Economy
Attracting the Best and Brightest to Columbia
The Columbia Talent Magnet Project is challenging the Columbia region to launch “a thousand initiatives” to help build a talent-powered economy in our region by focusing on engaging, attracting, and retaining young mobile knowledge workers.
To inspire the community to take action, the project’s partners have published a report outlining five key recommendations developed in concert with the Southern Growth Policies Board for building a talent-powered economy in the Columbia region:
- Create a Unified Vision
- Develop a Cadre of Young Leaders
- Connect Undergraduate and Young Professionals to the Community.
- Enhance Communication Vehicles, Especially Those Targeted at Young People
- Foster an Entrepreneurial Environment and Spirit in the Community
“A Road Map To A Talent-Powered Economy: Attracting the Best and Brightest to Columbia,” a report by the Columbia Talent Magnet Project and the Southern Growth Policies Board, was released today.
The Columbia Talent Magnet Project partners include Navigating from good to Great and the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce, EngenuitySC, New Carolina – S.C.’s Council on Competitiveness, COR – Columbia Opportunity Resource, and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau. The project is managed by EngenuitySC.
The report and recommendations grew out of an effort launched by the Columbia Talent Magnet Project and the Southern Growth Policies Board in 2008. The first phase of that initiative was a web-based survey in the fall of 2008 on the issue of attracting and retaining talent in the region. More than 1,000 people responded to that survey, the results of which were used as the basis for the first Columbia Talent Forum in November.
More than 130 invited guests ranging from area college students to business executives to government leaders gathered for the forum at Trustus Theatre to discuss the survey and brainstorm ways to attract and retain talent in Columbia.
The forum was facilitated by the Southern Growth Policies Board which drew its recommendations from that conversation.
"As cities across the country struggle to attract the young talent they need to be competitive, the collaborative effort of Columbia has the potential to be a national model. It is wonderful to see so many organizations and people working together to improve their community,” said Ted Abernathy, executive director of the Southern Growth Policies Board.
On tap are several key projects the Columbia Talent Magnet team will be developing including a Midlands Young Professionals Organizations Alliance; a region-wide entrepreneurs network and a pilot regional internship program.
While the Columbia Talent Magnet team is developing its own projects, the report is an effort to catalyze action among many community groups to “launch a thousand initiatives.”
“We’re excited about the prospect of taking Columbia’s activities to the next level by harnessing the creative potential of our citizens and leaders from the civic, social, higher education, and business community. Community and economic development is a team sport and we need everyone to step up to plate…at every level,” said Greg Hilton, project manager for EngenuitySC.
The project’s partners are working to foster collaboration among universities, colleges, community leaders and the business community to create a dynamic interaction that will increase the participation of the next generation of individuals entering the workforce and the community.
A copy of the full report and the complete Columbia Talent Magnet survey results are available at www.columbiatalent.com.
For more information contact: Greg Hilton, 803-606-4400
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REPORT: A Road Map to a Talent-Powered Economy
Full Survey Results
The full results of the Columbia Talent survey are below. Please note that there is a separate tab for each question noted at the bottom. If you would prefer to view the results in a separate window, click here.
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