Solar Industry Overview

By Saurav Rajbhandari The U.S. solar industry has seen growth in recent years. Tax credits and targeted research development programs by the government has encouraged solar manufacturers to investment in facilities and expansions. State level mandates for utilities...

Who Planted the Tree?

By Dean Whittaker Have you every wondered who planted that tree? Someone, back in time, planted the seed that became the tree that provides the shade and beauty that we enjoy in the fall colors. This month, the community in which I live, Holland, MI, planted a...

Market Trends: Call Centers Re-Shoring

By Saurav Rajbhandari Since the early 90s, call centers have been shifting facilities to countries like India, China, and Philippines. The main reason for call centers being attracted to developing countries are the cheaper labor rates, availability of workforce, and...

Update: On the Road to Recovery in Nepal

By Dean Whittaker The five-day news cycle of media has passed for the earthquake in Nepal, and our attention has moved on to other issues.  However, the recovery from the April 25th earthquake continues and will do so for decades.  Over 400,000 homes were destroyed...