A Tutorial on DDAs

By Jim Bruckbauer Main Street USA and the downtowns all across North America are under a growing trend of revitalization and growth. This trend has followed years of urban decay and mismanagement of city resources.  During the 1960’s, many modern architects and city...

Spend Smarter

By Jami Miedema I never considered myself a frivolous spender. A daily chai tea from the corner coffee shop is a necessity, right? And the fast food meal that I grab every so often when I’m in a rush is only $4. But, with the increasing prices of food and gas piled on...

Website Users Study 2008

By Joel Burgess This morning at the UEDA (Utility Economic Development Association) Summer Forum in Cleveland, Audrey Taylor, President of Chabin Concepts, Don Schjeldahl, Vice President and Director of Austin Consulting, and Mark James President of ED Solutions,...

Building Relationships Using Web 2.0

by Dean Whittaker Economic Development is about relationships. They are built on trust, respect, and commitment. New tools have emerged in Web 2.0 (the evolution of the internet) to foster online collaboration and social networks. Applying these new tools to economic...

Where Does Your Loyalty Lie?

By Jami Miedema Ford. Built Ford tough. Honda. Technology you can enjoy. Mercedes-Benz. Unlike any other. Volvo. For life. Toyota. The best built cars in the world. So, what kind of car do you drive? How long have you stuck with that brand? It’s that time again. The...