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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,...
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...
Lessons from the Garden – 2025
Each year I “put in” a garden, I’m reminded of the quiet wisdom it offers. This year, my cucumbers taught me that too much water can be just as harmful as not enough—and maybe even worse. Life Lesson #1: Too much of a good thing is still too much. After growing...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 18.0
Why Train Your Team on the Use of AI We were recently asked to create an AI training program for an economic development organization. In response, we proposed a series of three 90-minute virtual sessions focused on using AI tools to enhance lead generation, real...
The Booming Skincare Industry
The skincare industry has undergone significant transformation over the decades, evolving in response to advances in science, shifting consumer expectations, and broader social trends. Recently, there has been a desire for organic and herbal skin care products. People...
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Lessons from the Garden – 2025
Each year I “put in” a garden, I’m reminded of the quiet wisdom it offers. This year, my cucumbers taught me that too much water can be just as harmful as not enough—and maybe even worse. Life Lesson #1: Too much of a good thing is still too much. After growing...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 18.0
Why Train Your Team on the Use of AI We were recently asked to create an AI training program for an economic development organization. In response, we proposed a series of three 90-minute virtual sessions focused on using AI tools to enhance lead generation, real...
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