by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
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... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Cory Koch Labor Factors Influence Decisions Labor has worked its way to the top of the priority list when it comes to selecting a new warehouse site. Over the past few years, IKEA, Sears and Target have purchased or leased distribution centers where the local work... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
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... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
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... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Cory Koch Separate suspects from prospects. Too many advertising dollars and too much time are spent on people who are not responding to your marketing efforts. Unless your lead-generation advertising weeds these people out, it’s not working effectively. The...