by Jami Gibson | Aug 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Leigh Howe I think a story is published every day about thousands of jobs being outsourced to India, China, or Taiwan. The writer typically laments that foreign companies continue to take jobs away from Americans. These jobs include call center positions as well... by Jami Gibson | Aug 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Jeff Vedders Although the food industry does not draw the same attention or press as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and even high-end electronics, it is still an important target for many communities. If you are targeting food companies, there are a few trends you... by Jami Gibson | Aug 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius How important are rankings? Do they really matter? Which rankings are most important? Who publishes the best, most widely used rankings? And where does your community rank? One answer to these questions can be found in Area Development’s recent... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker The intention of our newsletter is to share with you what we at Whittaker Associates are learning in hopes that you may benefit from the experience. Each of us writes an article for each month’s newsletter. It benefits us by encouraging us to learn... by Whittaker Associates | Sep 30, 2004 | Uncategorized
by Jeff Vedders Last month I looked at trends within the food industry. Another target for a lot of communities is aerospace and defense. Often the industry is defined as commercial aircraft, the defense industry, and the space industry. This month I will look at the...