by Brittany Ryzenga | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema As a research analyst, I get to scour through hundreds of websites per week. These sites belong to several different types of companies and organizations, public and private, manufacturing and service companies, small business and Fortune 500, and... by Brittany Ryzenga | Jul 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker This month, I had the privilege to host a webinar presented by Rebecca Ryan, founder of Next Generation Consulting. The thought-provoking discussion focused on the “next generation” of workers – why they matter, what they want, and how to... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Last Wednesday, when my cell phone rang at 4:18 AM, I thought it was my alarm to wake me for my 7:15 AM flight to Lexington, KY. I was to teach the following day at the Kentucky Economic Development Institute. But, instead it was Delta Airlines... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana We have heard many economists say that the U.S. economy is heavily dependent on consumer spending. Consumption expenditure accounts for approximately 70 percent of the nation’s GDP. Since the so-called Great Recession began in late 2007, there has been... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Earlier this month, I was made aware of a beneficial website for economic development professionals – Strengthening Brand America. This educational site, created by The Burghard Group, aims to help economic development organizations leverage...