Technology is radically improving the quality of life in some communities, and not only by direct application of innovations  After all, the design, production, testing, and marketing of new technology has itself become a growing industry that is turning around the fortunes of once-ailing communities
The companies involved create jobs, add to the tax base, and contribute to an upbeat spirit of renewal
Companies involved in the design, production, testing, and marketing of new technology create jobs, add to the tax base, and contribute to an upbeat spirit of renewal.