by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 30, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema As the country slowly emerges from our economic meltdown, many are wondering where we’ll find the first signs of economic recovery. Which cities will begin to feel the return to prosperity first? And what factors will play a role? Only time will... by Whittaker Associates | Dec 29, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana Most economists agree that the economy in 2010 is going to be better than it was in 2009. But how much better will things really be? Will we see job growth? Will firms continue the massive layoffs that we saw in 2009? According to some economists, the... by Whittaker Associates | Jul 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), passed earlier this year, has put the energy sector in the spotlight. Today, we frequently hear and read about concepts such as “green technology” or “clean energy”. We know,... by Whittaker Associates | Aug 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker In the 1980s, David Birch found that firms with rapid revenue growth (Gazelles) were responsible for creating most new jobs. In an SBA funded 2008 study, “High-Impact Firms: Gazelles Revisited”... by Jami Gibson | Nov 30, 2003 | Uncategorized
By Leigh Howe Are we seeing signs of an economic recovery? We’ve heard quiet rumblings from the analysts that are becoming stronger. Here’s a look at the latest economic indicators and some of the analysts’ comments. Real GDP growth. The economy – the output...