Life at 7 Knots

By Dean Whittaker Experiencing life at 7 knots (8.4 mph) for two weeks on a sailboat gave me a chance to ponder. So why cast off the dock lines, leave one of the best, if not the best, marina on the Great Lakes and make myself vulnerable to the uncertainties of wind...

Building Relationships Using Web 2.0

by Dean Whittaker Economic Development is about relationships. They are built on trust, respect, and commitment. New tools have emerged in Web 2.0 (the evolution of the internet) to foster online collaboration and social networks. Applying these new tools to economic...

Attitude…It Makes all the Difference

By Dean Whittaker How many times have you heard that it is not what happens in life, but how you react to it that matters? Life can deal us some pretty crummy cards from time to time, but our attitude can make all the difference in the outcome. Where does our attitude...