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by Pete Julius The table below includes the industries that have the 25 top annual mean paying jobs. It is no surprise to see the top of the list dominated by technology-related industries. More importantly, these are the types of industries that are staying here in... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Megan Jewell We have all heard about companies taking their plants and moving to lower-cost areas, especially China. We grumble about the effects on our communities and employment rates, and marvel at China ‘s miraculous economic growth. However, we should... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Cory Koch Every small town used to have locally-owned retail stores, symbols of prosperity, stocked high with quality and pride. Their very presence seemed to assure the unchanging nature of small-town life. But the last ten years have seen economic changes that... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Tammy Hart Recently in Maryland , Governor Robert Ehrlich Jr. vetoed legislation that would have forced Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to spend more on employee health benefits. Ehrlich’s action came during a ceremony in which he was joined by a top executive from the... by Whittaker Associates | Jun 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Josh Morse Last month I explained a bit about the legalities and business practices surrounding the open-source movement. This week I will be exploring open-source options available to businesses. One of the most popular open-source solutions today is the Linux...