Using a technology-based information management system to better serve business

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The South Carolina Dept. of Commerce uses an information management system to better promote business in the state. The information system may be accessed by any staff member of the department via IBM compatible personal computers on every desk. An open-systems platform also allows the use of popular software packages, while immediate communication is facilitated by an electronic mail package. Information gathering, storage, access and dissemination are facilitated by a customized database that is integrated with a geographic information system.

Area & Regional Develop-State, Information management, South Carolina, Management information systems

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Regionally specific strategies to alleviate rural poverty

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A study determined the location, extent and regional variation of rural poverty in the United States in order to reduce the poverty level of specific regions. Regional poverty distribution is measured using the income index. Regional variation is likewise determined by principal component analysis of variation elements, modeling of poverty by OLS regression and evaluation of the poverty model by Casetti's Expansion Method.

Rural Planning & Development, Research, United States, Analysis, Demographic aspects, Regional planning, Rural development, Income distribution, Regression analysis, Rural poor, Principal components analysis

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Establishment of a geographic information system in a county economic development office

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Economic developers at Catawba County, NC, have developed a geographic information system (GIS) which facilitates prompt and accurate responses to clients' information requests. The GIS is crucial in providing responses to queries on accessibility, infrastructure, building or site dimensions and other spatial considerations. The feasibility studies, planning and implementation of Catawba County's GIS are described.

Area & Regional Develop-Local, Telecommunications systems, Geographic information systems, Economists, Catawba County, North Carolina

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