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The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 27 – An Interview with Barry Matherly, CEcD

In this episode, we hear from Barry Matherly, CEcD, President and CEO of Hickey Global, a full service economic development consulting firm. With over 28 years in economic development, Barry has been helping communities to prosper by creating opportunities for new...

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 26 an Interview with Kate Engel, Executive Director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus

In this episode we hear from Kate Engel, Managing Director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus. Kate Engel. Kate is the interim executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation owned by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. Kate's...

The Whittaker Report Podcast Episode 25 – An Interview with Dr. Donald T. Iannone.

In this episode we hear from Dr. Donald T. Iannone, a poet, author, philosopher, and professor of theology. Don shares with us his view of the future of Economic Development and trends impacting the profession. He discusses the longterm impace of COVID on our mind,...

Drama – What Is It and Why You Should Care!

A friend reminded me this month of the drama we’re all experiencing across the country. That got me thinking, and instead of reaching for my trusty Webster’s Dictionary, I turned to ChatGPT for a definition. Here’s what it came back with: “In the world, drama can take...

AI in Economic Development – Issue 14.0

Exploring Grok: The New Frontier in Conversational AI In the fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence, xAI's Grok stands out as a revolutionary tool that's reshaping how we interact with AI. Here's an in-depth look at what Grok is, its unique features, and how...

A Look Ahead to 2025

As we move into 2025, three key areas demand our attention: our evolving relationship with China, the ever-expanding capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and the implications of political transitions in the United States. Each of these factors holds...