The Month of July 2021

The Month of July 2021

Periodically, we go through this existential moment when working on the Whittaker Report wondering does anyone read it?  So, if you enjoy reading it, please drop us a note.  We would love to hear from you. Whew, what a month it has been. After celebrating the Fourth...
Avoiding Death by PowerPoint

Avoiding Death by PowerPoint

Here are a few of my takeaways from the May 12th and 13th, 2021 Mid-American Economic Development Council Best Practice virtual conference.  Thanks to Tim Robinson, chair of the event, the host committee, and the 26 speakers for their efforts in putting on a great...
Concern, Gratitude, and Joy

Concern, Gratitude, and Joy

Spring’s sprung here in Holland MI. It is a delight to see the tulips blooming, the green leaves emerging on the trees, and the brown grass turn green again as I experience the last vestiges of winter followed by a cool spring. The Tulip Festival here is...
Democracy or Oligarchy

Democracy or Oligarchy

The trends that I monitor to predict the future are driven by: 1. competition for resources, 2. technology, 3. demographics, and 4. governance. This article will focus on governance because that’s what’s been on my mind this month. The question is how are...