Why BRE is Important

By Jami Gibson Your community’s economic health is largely determined by its job creation. Economic development organizations focus on attracting new business to their area in order to create jobs and broaden the economic base. They also work with existing businesses...

BAO App for Business Professionals

By Jami Gibson Last week, Whittaker Associates and the Pro Learning Lab hosted our monthly webinar. Our speaker, Dusty Duistermars with Qube Global Software, presented the best mobile apps for business, giving us practical knowledge for using apps to get ourselves,...

Actively Pursuing BRE

By Jami Gibson Of all the services Whittaker Associates offers, one of my favorites on which to collaborate is BRE services. We’ve partnered with many EDOs and chambers of commerce over the years to provide assistance for communities’ retention and expansion efforts....

Make Your Community Stand Out

By Jami Gibson I feel like I learned a wealth of knowledge this month after hearing Roger Brooks present a webinar on community branding for the Pro Learning Lab. He always leaves his audience energized and ready for change! As an expert in his field, he not only...

Data Center Resource

By Jami Gibson Over the past several years, the data center industry has continued its rapid expansion and is in high demand. As a research analyst, I’ve become very familiar with this sector and the companies within it. One of my favorite sources for information...