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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...
The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 28 – An Interview with Jen Wakefield, APR, President and CEO at Greater Richmond Partnership
Jennifer Wakefield. Jen is the President and CEO of the Greater Richmond Partnership, where she’s been driving strategic growth and investment in the region since 2021. With over two decades of experience in economic development, marketing, and strategic planning,...
Time in a Bottle
“If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I’d like to do…” — Jim Croce Jim Croce’s timeless song “Time in a Bottle” speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the yearning to preserve its best moments — to hold on to them before they slip away. Measuring...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 22.0
AI’s Transformative Impact on Industry Sectors How AI Is Redefining the Landscape Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how work gets done across industries — not just in what is automated, but in where and how value is created. Three sectors in...
Site Selection: Brownfield vs. Greenfield
This month, while perusing AreaDevelopment’s latest news, I read a wonderful article, “Your Next Factory Might Already Be Built,” by Bradley Migdal, Executive Managing Director, Americas Strategic Consulting, at Cushman & Wakefield. All over the country, we see...
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Time in a Bottle
“If I could save time in a bottle, the first thing that I’d like to do…” — Jim Croce Jim Croce’s timeless song “Time in a Bottle” speaks to the fleeting nature of life and the yearning to preserve its best moments — to hold on to them before they slip away. Measuring...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 22.0
AI’s Transformative Impact on Industry Sectors How AI Is Redefining the Landscape Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how work gets done across industries — not just in what is automated, but in where and how value is created. Three sectors in...
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