by Brittany Ryzenga | Jul 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson Every day, an astounding amount of sensitive data is being shared and stored digitally. We entrust that our banking and credit card accounts, health records, and personal information are being safely kept until the next time they need to be accessed.... by Brittany Ryzenga | Feb 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson If you have ever seen the movie “Office Space” and can relate to some of the ridiculous situations in which the characters find themselves, you may have worked at an organization like one described in the following TED talk. In his discussion, presented... by Brittany Ryzenga | Mar 31, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson I’ve been exploring a newer app made by the McKinsey Global Institute called Urban World. It tracks and extrapolates the growth of cities in emerging markets and shows how economic power is expected to change along with it. At Whittaker Associates, one... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson Last month, I wrote about how one of the most important ways to ensure your area’s prosperity is by keeping your talent pipeline full. This month, I want to focus on how that is achieved through education, using my town of Holland, MI as an example. In... by Brittany Ryzenga | Aug 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
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...