The Future of Small Towns in America

by Dean Whittaker Do small towns have a future? Have they outlived their economic, political or social purpose? How did these communities form and what contributes to their continued existence? These and many other questions come to mind as I ponder the plight of the...

Retaining Motivated Employees

by Tammy Hart As the labor market for top-quality service people continues to increase, managers are making a correlation between loyal satisfied customers and motivated people who deliver the service that keeps them coming back. The key is tapping into exactly what...

Knowing What to Look For

by Megan Jewell I recently read What the CEO Wants You to Know , and would recommend it to anyone involved in the business arena, whether looking from the inside out or the outside in. It discusses important things such as cash flow, velocity and how to view a...

Six Year New & Expanded Activity

by Pete Julius The winners of the 2004 Governor’s Cup were just announced in the latest issue of Site Selection Magazine . For the sixth time since 1978, Texas is number one with 668 facility announcements. Michigan , Ohio , New York and Illinois round out the...