While I have never considered Issue 1 - the Third Frontier - offered me direct opportunity, as an Information Technology entrepreneur I do recognize this relatively low-burden, low-exposure state funding offers great opportunities for many other important technology initiatives across Ohio. The results are well documented by the well organized supporters of Issue 1 - see their message posted below - and I certainly expect this will pass by a large majority (if not, I will be shocked). Assuming this passes, I'd like to see changes in the processes for how Third Frontier money is used in the future, as I believe all our processes in the state and region must become brighter and greener. But we can't try to accomplish that without this funding being available for the technology sector. I'll vote for Issue 1, and then become active making sure the money has as great an impact as possible - results so far provide a good foundation. I recommend you do the same... see the official story below:

Dear Supporter,

Election Day is only five days away and your voice is more important than ever in helping us spread the word about Issue 1. There are a few quick and easy ways you can let your friends, family and co-workers know about Issue 1:

Join our e-Postcard Campaign!

Visit http://www.unitedforjobsohio.com/send-an-e-postcard to send a “Vote YES on Issue 1” e-postcard to help our Get Out The Vote efforts. The e-postcard comes with a short, pre-written message about the benefits of Issue 1 and the Ohio Third Frontier.

Simply visit the link above and enter the names and e-mail addresses of ten friends you would like to send your e-postcard to. We’ll take care of the rest! 

Share the Issue 1 YOUR STORY Campaign!

Share Ohio Third Frontier success stories told by the people who have been directly impacted by the program and seen first hand how the Ohio Third Frontier is transforming Ohio. Simply send an e-mail to your friends and family directing them to the Issue 1 YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/YesonIssue1Ohio.

Share your Flair!

When you vote YES for Issue 1, let your Facebook friends know by downloading the Issue 1 flair from our Facebook page. Add the flair to your profile page and send it to your friends. You also can invite your friends to become a fan of the campaign on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us get the word out about Issue 1. If you haven’t voted early already, don’t forget to send in your absentee ballot or vote YES at the polls on May 4.

Please contact the campaign office at 614-221-5586 or info [at] UnitedForJobsOhio [dot] com if you have any questions or would like to learn more about the campaign.

 

Jo Ann Davidson	David Wilhelm
Campaign Co-Chair	Campaign Co-Chair