616-786-2500 Grand Rapids, MI is currently hosting their 2nd annual ArtPrize festival. During this two week event, the city is turned into an art gallery (more…)
Archive for 2010
Creatively Fueling the Local Economy
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Whittaker Associates Opens Office in Nepal!
Thursday, September 30th, 2010Okay, so maybe not literally…but Vidhan Rana, one of our employees who has worked several years for us stateside, is now relocating to Kathmandu, Nepal. (more…)
Cyber Warfare
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010While visiting Shreveport, LA a few months ago, I was given a brief tour of the lobby of the new Air Force Cyber Warfare Center. (more…)
Strengthening Brand America
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Earlier this month, I was made aware of a beneficial website for economic development professionals – Strengthening Brand America. (more…)
The Changing Economy: The Impact on Consumption and the Stock Market
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010We have heard many economists say that the U.S. economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending. (more…)
Leadership, Courage, and Faith
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Last 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. (more…)
The Next Generation – Attracting and Keeping Talent
Friday, July 30th, 2010This month, I had the privilege to host a webinar presented by Rebecca Ryan, founder of Next Generation Consulting. The thought-provoking discussion focused on the “next generation” of workers (more…)
What is Your Website’s Personality?
Friday, July 30th, 2010As a research analyst, I get to scour through hundreds of websites per week. These sites belong to several different types of companies and organizations (more…)
The Rise of Small Businesses
Friday, July 30th, 2010According to the Edward Lowe Foundation’s website, www.YourEconomy.org, the number of self-employed people in the United States has increased from approximately 2.2 million in 1993 to 7.8 million in 2008 (more…)
The Art of Raising Capital
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010Access to capital has long been the key to economic success. Whether it is from savings, friends and families, venture capital firms, or borrowed from a bank, capital is a key component to economic growth. (more…)
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