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By Jami Miedema The study has been conducted, the homework has been done, and the industries that will thrive in your community are clearly spelled out. You’ve finally reached the middle of your economic development strategy! The next step in the process is to find... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Joel Burgess In our profession of economic and community development, we often discuss future economic impacts. But have you ever considered that your greatest future impact may not even be a result of your vocation? Dennis Rainey of Family Life recently posed the... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Jim Edmonson The old business model for locating a business was to locate near your raw materials, particularly if you were a manufacturer. Another location factor was to locate where your customers were located. Today it is becoming more apparent that the new... by Whittaker Associates | Sep 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Mario O’Connell Maria recently began work for Whittaker Associates in September. As a part-time research analyst, her responsibilities include gathering and analyzing data, and speaking to key representatives of target companies in order to predict movement.... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2007 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker None of us wants to think about death or dying. We pretend that we are immortal and in some ways, we are. Last week I sat with a friend of thirty years as he lay in his bed at home receiving Hospice care after a long illness. We talked about his life...