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Episode 32 An Interview with Ron Kitchens – Managing Partner of Greater St. Louis, Inc.
In this episode, you will hear from Ron Kitchens, Managing Partner of Greater St. Louis, Inc. You will learn how Ron began his 30-year career in economic development as an entrepreneur with a passion for creating jobs, a passion that became a lifelong commitment to...
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....
Twice the Speed at Half the Cost: What Holland’s Fiber Network Taught Me
Each month I try to share something I learned. This month the lesson came from a project I have been close to for years. In 2022, Holland voters approved a bond of up to $30 million, repaid through a millage, to run fiber past every address in the city. I helped make...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 34.0
From Answers to Action: Where AI Is Headed and Why It Matters to Economic Developers Every so often I like to step back and ask a bigger question: where is all this going? In more than 40 years of economic development I have seen many technology cycles, and this one...
Tips for Traveling with Pets
I just returned from an extended cross-country trip with my 13 year old dog, Ari. She is, after all, my favorite travel companion. However, traveling with a pet requires some pre-planning, but it always makes the trip less stressful when a good plan is in place. Here...
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Twice the Speed at Half the Cost: What Holland’s Fiber Network Taught Me
Each month I try to share something I learned. This month the lesson came from a project I have been close to for years. In 2022, Holland voters approved a bond of up to $30 million, repaid through a millage, to run fiber past every address in the city. I helped make...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 34.0
From Answers to Action: Where AI Is Headed and Why It Matters to Economic Developers Every so often I like to step back and ask a bigger question: where is all this going? In more than 40 years of economic development I have seen many technology cycles, and this one...
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