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What do initials overlaying file-folder-buttons stand for?
Each set of initials overlaying the file-folder images on the navigation bar below represent a website of The Network. Select a set of initials to enter a website. The logo of The Network is shown above and on the right side of the bar, both linked to more about it.
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What is the difference between mission contacts and user contacts?
Mission contacts are resource and service providers to members of the .network user group no matter where information for getting in touch with them is available.The Network supports its mission by providing its users free access to many contact directories . (example).
Mission contacts and user contacts are the same, except the latter expression often refers only to those resource and service providers listed in the Global Registry of Contacts.
What is does it cost for a listing in the Global Registry of Contacts?
CLICK HERE to see that listings in the database as well as online are free. Contacts wanting to expand their exposure online for the convenience of those who make up the .network target user group are offered opportunities to use their free registration as a springboard.
Is the Global Registry of Contacts a list of marketing leads?
No! This emphatic answer is based on the definition of marketing lead also meaning sales lead. We (who we are), however, do not monitor use of information published online from the GRC database or attempt to control its use. The database is proprietary, provided as a resource for participants in the mission of The Network—participants are simply users from a target audience. Anyone online can freely visit and make use of .network resources.
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What is The Network MO as a site selection resource?
It operates as a share network. It is open access. It is designed to serve a target user group. Resources for site selection are freely available through three websites.
Read the mission statement to see that the focus in on putting site selectors together with resource and service providers which includes helping them find and get in touch with location data suppliers. For that it has its own Global Registry of Contacts.
The Network operates with a disclaimer and privacy policy.
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I found information in The Network that is incorrect! Now what?
Send an email that explains the problem and include the URL address string for its location. Much of the information The Network deals with is dynamic, i.e., subject to change within a relatively short period of time. For example, the GRC database contains thousands of records with contact data for resource and service providers. Also, The Network passes users through to outside resources with comments about them. Something is wrong in one place has a domino effect. Bottom line: We (who we are). want to fix problems, please let us hear from you.
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Where can I find a site selection glossary to learn more about the process?
CLICK HERE or go to About Site Selection and use the left-pointing navigation button at the top of the page to move to a file of the Enterprise and Economic Development Glossary which lists terms that begin with the word site. The glossary is in the .network library.
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Where can a site selector begin a location data search online at the national level?
To begin a search for places of interest and their location data suppliers, site selectors can go to the Area Development section of Economic Development.net. A list of nations is there.
Area Development is organized for .network users to step through a series of files from national or local level. AD as a site selection resource is part of a share network. That means the process depends upon those who use AD requesting that national files be opened or refreshed. A user can send an email with the name of a nation as its subject. That triggers the opening or refreshing of its file(s)—no cost or obligation involved. It's a free service.
Users interested in certain regions within countries or who have lists of places of interest on hand simply add the additional request in the memo sections of their emails. Our (who we are) response to come up guidance on how to contact location data suppliers from national to local level or refresh outdated information is provided as a free service.
The services we provide for the the process begins with us adding to the GRC database. Information and a tool (below) for searching is made available online through the Global Registry of Contacts before Area Development files are opened or refreshed. Therefore, if you are have places of interest in mind and are ready to search now, try the GRC first.
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