Archive for August, 2011

Wisdom and Hope

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

By Dean Whittaker

While driving from Michigan to Connecticut this month, I noticed that the federal economic data that I had been hearing about in the media did not jive with what I was observing during my travels. (more…)

Sustainable Events

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

By Jami Gibson

Sustainability is a buzzword that’s been popular as more and more companies strive to create greener products and processes. (more…)

Promoting Entrepreneurism in a Far Away Land

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

By Vidhan Rana

When I first joined Whittaker’s team in January 2008, I had little clue about what economic development really meant. (more…)

Webinar Video: LinkedIn for Economic Development

Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

LinkedIn is now an important Internet platform for economic developers to engage businesses, discover site selection opportunities, and network with colleagues. (more…)