By Dean Whittaker

What do Kate McEnroe, Audrey Taylor, Fawn McLaughlin, Lee Smith, Dean Whittaker, Maury Foreman, Eric Canada, Lindy Hoppough, Roger Brooks, David Wingate, Jim Mooney, Jack Wimer, Leslie Parks and Rick Weddle have in common? 

A) They are some of the top thinkers and doers in the economic development profession;

B) They have a LOT of frequent flier miles;

C) They are co-authors of Journey to Jobs, a new how-to book on economic development. 

Answer: All of the above.

Journey to Jobs is a how-to book on economic development. This 184-page multi-authored book uses humor, insight and wisdom to guide the reader through the steps in the economic development process. The text contains many check lists, tables and charts that even the most seasoned economic development professional will find valuable.

This book is also a great tool to help educate the community volunteer on what economic development is and how it works.

To order, contact Maury Foreman at cac@cted.wa.gov.  The $35 price includes a satisfaction guarantee.