Actively Pursuing BRE

By Jami Gibson Of all the services Whittaker Associates offers, one of my favorites on which to collaborate is BRE services. We’ve partnered with many EDOs and chambers of commerce over the years to provide assistance for communities’ retention and expansion efforts....

Why What You Do Matters!

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...

Make Your Community Stand Out

By Jami Gibson I feel like I learned a wealth of knowledge this month after hearing Roger Brooks present a webinar on community branding for the Pro Learning Lab. He always leaves his audience energized and ready for change! As an expert in his field, he not only...

Data Center Resource

By Jami Gibson Over the past several years, the data center industry has continued its rapid expansion and is in high demand. As a research analyst, I’ve become very familiar with this sector and the companies within it. One of my favorite sources for information...

Cities of the Future

By Jami Gibson I recently watched another inspiring TED talk given by Eduardo Paes, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. His presentation is based upon his goal to ensure the city’s future for generations to come. Paes presents four “commandments” that will help...