Feeling Gratitude

By Dean Whittaker As summer draws to an end, and the cycle of life moves to fall, I have been reflecting on what I have learned during this summer time. Perhaps the largest reminder has been to feel rather than think. I have felt the joy of learning coming from the...

Fracking Economic Development

By Dean Whittaker While attending the Utility Economic Development Association (UEDA) conference this month, I learned about the Shale Gas sector. Perhaps I am just a little slow to catch on, but I was stunned by the implications of abundant natural gas as a result of...

Snack Food Trends

By Jami Gibson This month, my research was focused on the snack food industry. After studying over 100 companies, I came away with not only an increased appetite, but also with some insight about where the industry stands now, and where it’s headed. Here are a few...

The New iPad (iPad3)

By Dean Whittaker For those of us with a technology addiction, the New iPad definitely can scratch that itch. After three weeks of use, I have found it to be a good addition to my ever-growing collection of the “latest” technology including the iPad1 and 2. To assist...