by Whittaker Associates | Apr 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker As representatives of place, economic development professions are challenged by a“New Economy” that is global, knowledge based, and networked. Does place offer a competitive advantage? This is a question asked by Michael Porter in his article... by Whittaker Associates | Sep 30, 2006 | Uncategorized
by Dean Whittaker What if your region were known globally as the place where ideas are generated, innovation flourishes and new concepts are born? What if your region had the highest per-capita patents in the country? What would it mean socially, politically, and... by Jami Gibson | Mar 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Pete Julius In order to successfully attract businesses to rural communities, it is imperative to understand which industries gravitate to less populated areas. For most communities, it is extremely challenging to attract businesses. For rural communities which... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker Economic development professionals are well aware of how valuable creativity and innovation are to corporations and communities. In the global economy, a company’s commitment to innovation gives it the competitive edge, and the creative workers such... by Whittaker Associates | May 30, 2005 | Uncategorized
by Pete Julius Why develop them, what are the obstacles and how do you create them? Recently, we were hired by two separate economic development organizations to present on how to build partnerships between economic developers and local real estate brokers. It has...