Earlier this year Senator James H. “Jim” Ritchie, Jr. (R-13), Majority Whip, introduced a joint resolution in the South Carolina Senate to create the nation’s first statewide universal wireless network. S. 465 establishes the South Carolina Wireless Technology and Communications Commission to develop a public-private partnership aimed at creating the nation’s first “Wi-Fi” covered state.
Senator Ritchie and Senator Gerald Malloy (D- 29) also introduced S.464. in an effort to create the iAm laptop program for all eighth graders in South Carolina.
Join us as Senator Jim Ritchie discusses these initiatives and his goals to give the state “competitive advantage in the knowledge based economy.”
About our speaker
Jim Ritchie was elected to the South Carolina Senate in November 2000. In his first term, Ritchie was instrumental in developing and securing passage of legislation such as the South Carolina Education Lottery Act and the deregulation of broadband technology. He was also the author of the South Carolina Venture Capital Act and… more…
GSATC Learning Lunch
Topic: SC Senate Initiatives for Tech Competiveness
Presented by: Senator Jim Ritchie
Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza (Map: I-385 at Roper Mtn.)
Agenda
11:30 – 11:55 Registration, Networking, Lunch
11:55 – 12:10 Announcements
12:10 – 12:50 Presentation
12:50 – 1:00 Door Prizes, Adjourn
This meeting features easy access from I-385, plenty of free parking, ample networking opportunities, a great presentation, and door prizes. Plan to attend.
Lunch is $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
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