by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Last Wednesday, when my cell phone rang at 4:18 AM, I thought it was my alarm to wake me for my 7:15 AM flight to Lexington, KY. I was to teach the following day at the Kentucky Economic Development Institute. But, instead it was Delta Airlines... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana We have heard many economists say that the U.S. economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending. Consumption expenditure accounts for approximately 70 percent of the nation’s GDP. Since the so-called Great Recession began in late 2007, there has been... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Earlier this month, I was made aware of a beneficial website for economic development professionals – Strengthening Brand America. This educational site, created by The Burghard Group, aims to help economic development organizations leverage... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker While visiting Shreveport, LA a few months ago, I was given a brief tour of the lobby of the new Air Force Cyber Warfare Center. This brand new, 100,000 sq. ft., high security, $100 million dollar facility sat in the middle of a new 3,000 acre...