by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
On behalf of the University of Northern Iowa, we’d like to make you aware of an upcoming learning opportunity The Heartland Economic Development Course, accredited by the IEDC for the five state region of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Oklahoma. It will... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana In my two years working for Whittaker Associates, most of the economic development projects in which I worked focused on growth through recruiting businesses from outside the region, often referred to as economic hunting. However, in the past few... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Business incubators have been helping start-up companies across the nation gain access to information, resources, and professional networking opportunities to foster growth and entrepreneurship. But the incubator-tenant relationship isn’t all... by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Economic development agencies often team up with local businesses, leaders, and organizations to promote economic, political, and social well-being within their region. But, perhaps, their greatest ally for promoting community matters is left... by Whittaker Associates | May 27, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Last month, I wrote about incubators and the effect their success can have on a community. This month, I want to take a look at research and technology parks and the benefits they provide to their local areas and beyond. Research parks are similar to...