by Whittaker Associates | Jan 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Are we headed for an economic recession or merely a slowdown of our current rate of growth? According to George Erickcek, an economist with the Upjohn Institute, it will likely be a slowdown. George pointed out that our economic strength lies in... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana Mahindra USA, a subsidiary of $22-billion-a-year Mahindra & Mahindra based in India, is launching its hybrid diesel trucks and a SUV in the United States in 2009. The company expects to set up three assembly plants in the United States, one of which... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Jim Bruckbauer As Economic Development professionals, we need to keep track of various trends in technology and how we can apply (or not apply) these trends to reach our long-term goals. As we well know, technology is having a profound impact in almost every aspect... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Maria O’Connell I have recently assumed the habit of tea-drinking. When I caught a terrible cold in the heart of flu season this winter, I needed something warm to soothe my aching throat and coffee was not appealing. Therefore, I raided my friend’s tea... by Whittaker Associates | Feb 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema As I drove down the main street in a nearby town, I noticed more vacant storefronts than the last time I was passing through. Maybe, the owners selected bad locations to set up their stores? Or, perhaps, I’m witnessing the tangible consequences of the...