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- I was
very interested in reading about the WI Economic Summit,
but I was very surprised that it involved very few business,
academic and governmental people from other parts of the
Country who actually have attracted technology companies
to their area. By hearing from people outside of Wisconsin,
I would think you would learn how it's been done in other
places. There are numerous representatives from around the
country and around the world that regularly visit Silicon
Valley to listen and talk. I am a native of WI, but now
live in Silicon Valley, and just love the vibrancy of the
work environment. Employees shape the jobs they perform,
and if employers are not receptive, employees simply find
a new position elsewhere. A person is allowed to work in
one area, and if they have an interest in another area,
they are allowed to pursue that interest as well, even if
they have very little if any prior experience. I will be
interested in reading about the outcome of the Summit.
- I moved
to Wisconsin over two years ago from Texas, one of the fastest
growing states in the union. One of the things I have noticed
that limits business growth, aside from the high taxes,
is the protectiveism. In Texas and other states I can start
a business by offering a private placement offering as an
issuer without being subject to the state securities administration.
Regulation D of the US SEC will allow an issuer to engage
others with a business plan based on an idea. This will
allow everyday people to start their business with an idea
and a plan. Banks will not loan money on an idea. When one
removes all risk, they also remove opportunity. We may need
to make the security laws more friendly for business creation
through creative fiancing. (Private Placement Offering and
other forms)
- I think
an economic summit for Wisconsin is a great idea. Being
involved in high-tech enginering for the last 35 years,
I have a pretty good idea of how it works. Looking over
the sessions and panelists, I noticed that there were no
businessmen listed. This seems like a purely acedemic exercise.
If you want to motivate the business community, you had
better get them involved. You need business leaders on these
panels. I work with companies of all sizes and see the funds
DARPA can put into an economy. I don't see much of this
in Wisconsin. Good luck on your conference. I'll be watching
with great interest.
- While
the regional session I attended was very informative, there
was little opportunity for discussion or exploration of
the region's needs and strengths.
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