by Whittaker Associates | Aug 20, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Rebecca Rooy Sometimes it seems like I’m surrounded and staring, wide-eyed, at cloned characters from the musical Fiddler on the Roof, bellowing “Tradition!” from the rooftops to unhearing ears. This insistent and unyielding mentality toward nonsensical traditions... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Patrick McConahy For a while now, Whittaker Associates has been searching for the right application to host its conferencing services. After taking a long hard look at what the market has to offer, we have decided to adopt Go To Meeting to host all of our... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The study has been conducted, the homework has been done, and the industries that will thrive in your community are clearly spelled out. You’ve finally reached the middle of your economic development strategy! The next step in the process is to find... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Joel Burgess In our profession of economic and community development, we often discuss future economic impacts. But have you ever considered that your greatest future impact may not even be a result of your vocation? Dennis Rainey of Family Life recently posed the... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jim Edmonson The old business model for locating a business was to locate near your raw materials, particularly if you were a manufacturer. Another location factor was to locate where your customers were located. Today it is becoming more apparent that the new...