by Jami Gibson | Apr 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius For about a year now, our nation has been emerging from a recession. Stock market activity has picked up, businesses are investing again and productivity is up. However, our employment rate still pretty high. If we are in recovery, why are people not... by Jami Gibson | Apr 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Leigh Howe It seems my last article about economic development and sports hit home with some of our readers. I have decided to share some responses that I received because I think they explore the topic well and give some terrific examples of the impact that... by Jami Gibson | Apr 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Jeff Vedders Many small towns across America have been decimated over the past few years by large, single manufacturing employers closing facilities and laying off thousands of employees. For many of these communities, the manufacturing employer is the single... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker After the seventeen-hour plane ride over fifteen time zones, life at 40,000 feet finally landed me in the hustle and bustle of Mumbai (formerly Bombay) Airport. The 1:00 AM arrival followed by the hotel chauffeur rescue at the airport left me...