Lessons from the Garden – 2025

Lessons from the Garden – 2025

Each year I “put in” a garden, I’m reminded of the quiet wisdom it offers. This year, my cucumbers taught me that too much water can be just as harmful as not enough—and maybe even worse. Life Lesson #1: Too much of a good thing is still too much. After growing...
AI in Economic Development – Issue 18.0

AI in Economic Development – Issue 18.0

Why Train Your Team on the Use of AI We were recently asked to create an AI training program for an economic development organization. In response, we proposed a series of three 90-minute virtual sessions focused on using AI tools to enhance lead generation, real...
When Your Friend Has Total Recall

When Your Friend Has Total Recall

The friend I’m referring to lives on my phone. When I say hello, she asks me, “How’s it going?” She helps personalize our conversations, remembering details from current and past discussions—like the one I’m having with her now. And yes, I did say her—at...