The Growing Pet Food Industry

The Growing Pet Food Industry

By Jami Gibson Day spas, playdates, luxury beds, and the finest organic, gluten-free cuisine. This has become the norm for many pampered pets around the world. Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Today, more than ever before, pets are treated like humans. They are our...
be nice. – A mental health initiative

be nice. – A mental health initiative

By Jami Gibson Mental illness isn’t a topic many people are comfortable addressing as there seems to be a stigma attached to those who struggle with some form of a mental health issue. Often, people think those afflicted by mental health issues are crazy, dangerous,...
Social Mapping

Social Mapping

By Jami Gibson “A city is the sum of the relationships of the people that live there.” This quote by software developer and entrepreneur, Dave Troy, perfectly wrapped up his TED Talk about social mapping. A resident of Baltimore, Dave was curious about the people who...
Direct Selling: A Growing Industry

Direct Selling: A Growing Industry

By Jami Gibson It seems that in recent years, direct selling has become extremely popular. Companies like Amway, Tupperware, Avon, and Mary Kay have been selling their products person-to-person for decades, but other companies are popping up or gaining traction in the...
Top Site Selection Factors

Top Site Selection Factors

By Jami Gibson Area Development recently released their 30th Annual Survey of Corporate Executives. The poll takes into account company decision-maker’s future location and expansion plans as well as the level of importance of several site location factors. The full...