by Brittany Ryzenga | Nov 30, 2010 | Uncategorized
By Vidhan Rana According to the U.S. Commerce Department, corporate profits in the country hit an all-time high of $1.659 trillion in the latest quarter. This came as a surprise to me given that many thought the wheels of the U.S. economy had fallen off. The Commerce... by Brittany Ryzenga | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema I’m a native of Grand Rapids, MI and still live near there today. I’ve always enjoyed the energy of the downtown area and am impressed with all the city has to offer even with its small-town feel. So when Grand Rapids was ranked on Newsweek’s list of... by Brittany Ryzenga | Oct 31, 2008 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema Can you believe that thirty-two percent of businesses plan to hire full-time employees yet this year, according to a survey conducted by CareerBuilder.com? Despite the sluggish economy, many industries are prosperous and may even face shortages of... by Whittaker Associates | Mar 31, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Jami Miedema The world’s consumption patterns continue to be a major issue today as population growth climbs and resources become scarce. Often, when referring to consumption levels, the topic of sustainable development arises, and it forces us to think about the... by Whittaker Associates | May 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
By Todd Smithee Nearly everyone has read, or at least heard of, The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman. The basic premise of the book is that due to technology, much work can be done anywhere in the world. Legal research is now done in India; technical support is...