But politics is no the only recipient of the speedy information sharing advantages offered by Twitter and Facebook.  Now some of those who have seen the power for reaching out, see another way to share important information about what is going on inside your government, as well as a way to assist small business DO Business in Michigan.

The Mike Cox campaign has released another of its ideas for reforming government, this time highlighting the use of social media like Facebook:

"Michigan needs to make it much easier to take that first step and start a business," said Cox.

 "By linking entrepreneurs and their ideas with the start-up resources they need as well as points of contact with suppliers, buyers and capital, we can help make Michigan the easiest place in America to hire people and start a business."

Michigan needs a more organized approach to assisting entrepreneurs and small businesses fighting to "get off the ground."  Knowing the right questions to ask and where to go for help can make a difference for any budding entrepreneur.  Cox believes Michigan's economic development efforts need more focus and an individualized approach.

By creating a "Facebook for Job Creators," Michigan will do a better job linking entrepreneurs and their ideas with suppliers, buyers and capital to foster economic development.  Providing budding job creators with points of contact within state government and serving as a nexus among entrepreneurs, existing companies and trade associations will help them more quickly grow jobs.

It would be interesting to see how it works out, who uses the service, and what types of relationships are forged.  But this wouldn't be the first time Cox has used the power of the internet for Michigan's government relationship with constituents.  He had previously opened the books to the AG's office, as our secretary of state had, so that we could see how our money is being spent.