The
Network is
open access, meaning that the answer is ...Yes!
Add an explanation that we (who
we are)
in many cases provide links so that our
user group can move
on to find and network with mission
contacts. Contacts as resource
and service providers control what they have to offer. We
don't operate between them and .network users, i.e.,
not involved in transactions. We know nothing about what goes on
between them,
except when we are provided information .... which we do
not solicit.
Users
are invited to provide resouces through The
Network. Anything
that we accept in that regard is made available to all users on a
free-access basis.
(disclaimer)
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What resources are available through The Network?
The aim is to provide worthwhile resources in support
oa a mission.
Is a .network user required to register or pay in order to access
a resource?
No! A quick review of how The
Network operates adds to the one word answer
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How can I get listed as a contact in The Network?
See Who
are mission contacts or read about the Global Registry of
Contacts
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How can I check to see if my contact data in available through
The Network?
CLICK HERE to search. If you want more explanation before doing so,
CLICK HERE
Why does The Network focus on networking rather than
advertising?
The mission statement clearly
implies a focus on networking. The
operative word here is focus. Advertising has
its place but too much of it on the Internet and other electronic media
is an in
your face distraction. Advertising such as pop-ups that appear
on your computer or television screen are examples of aggressive attempts
to refocus attention without regard for the user's or viewer's dedicated
interest. While we (who
we are) need the support of mission contacts (see next
question), offering webpages for them to lease and advertise if
they choose
to do in the process, we ourselves remain an online information
service.
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Who pays for the operations of The Network as an open
access resource?
For the first few years financial support came from investments in fast-growing
technology and services enterprises related to the development of the
Internet. Also, there are some so called friends of The Network that
do not ask for influence or control (The Network is privately owned).
Contributors step forward to provide financial support simply because
they believe its important to have a true online information service
operating without biase in the area of global enterprise and economic
development. Thoughout history since the Industrial Revolution both
processes have been driven by competition and influenced, if not controlled,
by politics. With honorable leadership and worthy statemanship enterprise
development and economic development might bring about peace and
prosperity
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Is The Network a site selection network?
Absolutely. Site selection is a prcess of enterprise development ...
read about the mission.
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Is there a relationship between business relocation and enterprise
development?
Business relocation requires site selection. The answer
to the quesion above adds more.
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Where can I find information about places wanting economic development?
Search for a Location has the answer. Also, see About Economic
Development.
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Advertising in
general is simply a matter of displaying information about a product
or service. If you are interested in what opportunities there are for participants,
especially those who want to get the attention of site selectors, to advertise
in The
Network, CLICK
HERE.
Exchanging links is a form of advertising. CLICK
HERE to learn what interest
The Network has in exchanging links. We (who
we are) can tell you in advance
that The
Network depends
on search engines finding its webpages based
on useful informational content. The best
search engines have reached a
point of sophistication today where the scheme of exchanging links as an
advertising gimmick is of little value. Link exchanges need to be based
on relevant
content.
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Rather than request user fees or campaign for contributions
from members of the target audience of The Network we seek participation
from resource and service providers listed in the Global Registry of Contacts.
We do accept contributions from those who want to support the The Network as
an online information service.
The Network is provided online as a free-access resource by Economic Development
Services Inc as a non-profit operation, although it has no legal status
as such and EDS is unaware of any tax consequences of making a contribution.
Contributions are accepted strictly as support for The Network. Thus far
in 2008, EDS has received contributions for online operations ranging from
$5 cash to a $1,500 check.
Financial support provide for the operations of The Network can
be mailed to EDS, 10822 Big Canoe, Big Canoe, GA 30143-5136 (USA). Checks
or money orders should be made out to EDS in US Dollars. Only a check drawn
on an account at a financial institution or service with a physical location
and actively doing business in the US can be deposited to the EDS bank
account. Email EDS if you
have questions or comments telephone
706-579-1526.
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