Rising Popularity of Nascar

by Tammy Hart Being the daughter of a race car driver, I take an extreme interest in the evolution of stock-car racing (NASCAR). NASCAR was first organized in the late 1940’s in Florida on a beach/road course by Bill France, Sr., in an effort to grow stock car...

China – Threat or Opportunity

by Dean Whittaker In his 2005 book, China, Inc. , Ted C. Fishman offers an in-depth look at the economic changes taking place in China along with the implication of these changes for much of the rest of the world. The words “Made in China” are so common...

Creativity and Economic Development

By Dean Whittaker Economic development professionals are well aware of how valuable creativity and innovation are to corporations and communities. In the global economy, a company’s commitment to innovation gives it the competitive edge, and the creative workers such...