Snack Food Trends

By Jami Gibson This month, my research was focused on the snack food industry. After studying over 100 companies, I came away with not only an increased appetite, but also with some insight about where the industry stands now, and where it’s headed. Here are a few...

The New iPad (iPad3)

By Dean Whittaker For those of us with a technology addiction, the New iPad definitely can scratch that itch. After three weeks of use, I have found it to be a good addition to my ever-growing collection of the “latest” technology including the iPad1 and 2. To assist...

Why Economic Developers Deserve a Nobel

By Dr. Maury Forman and Jim Mooney, CED, CEDFP Most economic developers are proponents, either directly or indirectly, of Keynesian economics. Keynesians hold that incentives or inducements by the public sector will result in economic stimulation of the private...

Good News Network

By Jami Gibson Everywhere we turn, it’s impossible to get away from negative news. Radio, newspapers, T.V., and the Internet bombard us with headlines about the failing economy, war, high profile lawsuits, crime, and the list goes on and on. While we know that...