Best Places? Not so Fast!

by Dennis Burnside “When it comes to a place to live and raise a family, most Americans want two things: the opportunity for themselves and their children to prosper, and a quality of life that lets them enjoy the fruits of their labor.” How can anyone...

The Importance of First Impressions

by Stephanie Poll Whether you are meeting a new roommate for the first time, going in for a job interview, or meeting with a potential new client, you will only get one chance to make a first impression. Within a matter of seconds, you are evaluated completely,...

Personal Qualification

by Patrick McConahy Growing companies have so many relocation options available that economic development organizations must move quickly and correctly to capitalize on potential targets.  In the fast-paced, technologically dependent business world in which we live,...

What Makes a Company Unique?

by Jami Miedema Until learning about organizational culture in my management class, I did not know what it was, or how important it is in the workplace environment.  Organizational culture is a shared set of beliefs, expectations, values, norms, and work routines that...