Farming the Field vs. Low Hanging Fruit

By Patrick McConahy There are basically two main ways in which economic development organizations can pursue leads. One way is to look for those few companies out there that we classify as “low hanging fruit”. These companies have plans to grow immediately and rapidly...

The Ever-Expanding Emirate

By Jami Miedema Can you imagine living in a city whose attractions boast “The World,” the 8th World Wonder, and the tallest architectural structure on the globe? For residents in the city of Dubai, UAE, one of the fastest growing cities in the world, this is rapidly...

Developing the Conscious

By Rebecca Rooy International development is a passion of mine. Much of my past work and studies have been focused on the economic disparity of developing nations. However, with the increasing gap between the rich and the poor of our nation, I’m beginning to realize...

Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies

By Joel Burgess Last month, my wife and I had the privilege of traveling to Trinidad and Tobago, the southernmost islands in the Caribbean Sea. In fact, the closest point of Trinidad is a mere nine miles from Venezuela. We stayed at the Trinidad and Tobago Urban...

Times Like These Require Leadership

By Jim Edmonson Communities across America are in economic and social transition. Productivity gains and competition have turned manufacturing upside down. We have entered the information age, with completely reinvented communication methods and the divide between the...