by Brittany Ryzenga | Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker While preparing to teach at the Economic Development Institute next week, I came across three very interesting TED and TEDx talks. The first TED talk I want to recommend is by an MIT economist, Andrew McAfee. He succinctly describes our current... by Brittany Ryzenga | Dec 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker As the year draws to a close, I like to step back and take a look to see where I am headed. It’s a time to look forward into the New Year. For this article, I would like to share some thoughts regarding the direction in which we are going (subject to... by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker With the rapid rate of change taking place around us, it is hard to find a solid place on which to stand. Few of us are rewarded for thinking very far into the future and feel no need to do so. Planning beyond a year or two seems like a waste of... by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Thanksgiving is perhaps one of my favorite times of the year. It is a time to reflect on all that we have been given and to express our appreciation. At the end of our team meeting each week, we ask each person to say what they are feeling grateful... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker While visiting the small (1,500 pop) Illinois farm town in which I spent the first 18 years of my life, I was reminded the importance of economic development. Earlville was a thriving Midwest farm town in the 1950-60’s. Located 75 miles west of...