Eric has been a pioneer in applying technology to economic development for over 30 years, and together with Ashley—who brings deep expertise in sales and marketing—they’ve transformed Blane Canada into a leader in AI and automation for business development. In this...
In this episode, you will hear from Ron Kitchens, Managing Partner of Greater St. Louis, Inc. You will learn how Ron began his 30-year career in economic development as an entrepreneur with a passion for creating jobs, a passion that became a lifelong commitment to...
For most of my career, the arithmetic of consulting was stable. Work took the time it took, and price tracked effort closely enough that nobody had to think hard about the relationship. AI broke that arithmetic. A deliverable that once cost me three days of assembly...
When we first moved from our house in the suburbs to a condominium in town, I worried about losing easy access to nature including the beach and Lake Michigan. At our old home we lived within four blocks of the lake, a county park, and a state park. The poorer air...
Charity Fund Raising Most of the time I write in this space about putting artificial intelligence to work in economic development, targeting industries, building lead lists, and sharpening our research. But the same tools that help us serve our clients can serve our...
