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Goal 9: Telecommunications. Posted by CIFAdmin on Monday, February 07, 2005 (PST) Develop the computer and telecommunications capacity to support and recruit information-intensive businesses and public information services in South Lincoln County.  Much of the economic transition reshaping the global economy stems from the technical revolutions taking place in computing and telecommunications. Corporate downsizing and use of outside consultants causing urban layoffs from large businesses can be economic opportunities for rural locations with attractive physical and social environments. With advanced telecommunications capability and connections to the rest of the world, South Lincoln County can become a “telecommuting” location where people live and work, using high-speed data communication and video conferencing to reach their employers and clients in other parts of the world. Strategy 9.1 Make high-speed data and video communications available throughout South County. Ensuring broadband communications are widely available should support the establishment and expansion of software, high technology, and other information-intensive businesses here. Strategy 9.2 Work with educational organizations to improve the readiness of the workforce. To ensure they have opportunities for higher-paying jobs, local residents should have access to the training and services needed to prepare them for jobs requiring computer and information technology skills.&nbsp; Strategy 9.3 Offer on the Internet all public information held by county government agencies. <P>Including application forms for such items as permits. Offering this information via modem will save the costs of postage and government agency staff time by enabling the public to access information and documents without county staff having to locate, and in many cases, copy the desired information.&nbsp; This service will save time and energy costs by allowing the public to get the information needed without having to visit the county courthouse.</P>