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The Whittaker Report Episode 31 An Interview with Vern Schultz
Vern Schultz, SIOR, has been active in Chicago-area commercial real estate for more than 35 years. He joined Colliers in 1977 and currently serves as an Executive Vice President in the Industrial Advisory Group, representing tenants and owners throughout the Chicago...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 30 – An Interview with Ashley & Eric Canada of Blane Canada AI
Eric has been a pioneer in applying technology to economic development for over 30 years, and together with Ashley—who brings deep expertise in sales and marketing—they’ve transformed Blane Canada into a leader in AI and automation for business development. In this...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 29 An Interview with Dennis Pruitt, Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce
Dennis Pruitt, SVP, is the Senior Vice President of Economic Development at the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. He leads the Chamber’s business recruitment and expansion efforts, economic research, industry sector development, and destination retail initiatives. He...
Every Ending is a Beginning
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself holding both gratitude and expectation—reflecting on the year’s challenges and opportunities while looking ahead to 2026 and all its promise. For me, 2025 was largely a learning year—especially in the fast-moving world of AI. I...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 24.0
Gemini 3 vs. ChatGPT 5 (GPT-5.2): Two “Frontier” Models, Two Different Operating Philosophies If you are evaluating AI for real work—research, analysis, writing, deal support, code, marketing, or internal operations—the most useful question is not “Which model is...
November Blues
The November Blues arrive quietly each year, carried in on the gray overcast skies that settle over us at 42° north. As the sun retreats and the days shorten, I’m reminded once again of the cyclical nature of life—light giving way to darkness and then, slowly,...
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Every Ending is a Beginning
As 2025 comes to a close, I find myself holding both gratitude and expectation—reflecting on the year’s challenges and opportunities while looking ahead to 2026 and all its promise. For me, 2025 was largely a learning year—especially in the fast-moving world of AI. I...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 24.0
Gemini 3 vs. ChatGPT 5 (GPT-5.2): Two “Frontier” Models, Two Different Operating Philosophies If you are evaluating AI for real work—research, analysis, writing, deal support, code, marketing, or internal operations—the most useful question is not “Which model is...
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