by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Business incubators have been helping start-up companies across the nation gain access to information, resources, and professional networking opportunities to foster growth and entrepreneurship. But the incubator-tenant relationship isn’t all... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Economic development agencies often team up with local businesses, leaders, and organizations to promote economic, political, and social well-being within their region. But, perhaps, their greatest ally for promoting community matters is left... by Whittaker Associates | May 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Last month, I wrote about incubators and the effect their success can have on a community. This month, I want to take a look at research and technology parks and the benefits they provide to their local areas and beyond. Research parks are similar to... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The world’s consumption patterns continue to be a major issue today as population growth climbs and resources become scarce. Often, when referring to consumption levels, the topic of sustainable development arises, and it forces us to think about the... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee On a recent family vacation, my family visited some Mayan ruins, consisting of a 30-acre walled site containing a series of very impressive structures. Several of these structures were designed as sun calendars to help farmers time the planting of...