616-786-2500 As 2011 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2012, we begin to wonder what the New Year will bring. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘economic development’
Ten Trends Impacting Economic Development and Commercial Real Estate
Thursday, December 29th, 2011Why Economic Developers Deserve a Nobel
Monday, October 31st, 2011By Dr. Maury Forman and Jim Mooney, CED, CEDFP
Most economic developers are proponents, either directly or indirectly, of Keynesian economics. (more…)
The Rise of Small Business
Friday, September 30th, 2011In the past year or so, you may have heard a lot of talk about how small businesses are providing the fuel for the American economy. (more…)
Promoting Entrepreneurism in a Far Away Land
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011When I first joined Whittaker’s team in January 2008, I had little clue about what economic development really meant. (more…)
“Strategic Doing” – The New Economic Development Paradigm
Thursday, June 30th, 2011Economic development has been defined as the process of creating wealth. How wealth is created is changing, (more…)
Looking for a Future?
Thursday, March 31st, 2011For the past three days, I have witnessed an amazing example of community leadership. (more…)
What Would Google Do?
Thursday, September 30th, 2010While attending the International Economic Development Conference Annual Meeting in Columbus, OH I sat in on a panel discussion based upon the book “What Would Google Do.” (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…)
With Growth in U.S. Solar Industry, International Solar Companies Target the U.S. Market
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010For many years, Europe appeared to be at the forefront of the solar industry. Most of the world’s major manufacturers were located there, and most of the sales happened in Europe as well. (more…)
Research Parks Bring Benefits
Thursday, May 27th, 2010Last month, I wrote about incubators and the effect their success can have on a community. This month, I want to take a look at research and technology parks and the benefits they provide to their local areas and beyond. (more…)
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