A World-Changing Tool

By Jami Miedema Imagine trying to function in today’s world with only a fifth-grade education.  That’s the reality for one-third of the children in developing countries.  While thousands of dollars are allocated per student per year in the United States, approximately...

Go Green, Save Green

By Jami Miedema It appears as if everyone is obsessed with “going green.”  Not only does it seem like the favorable thing for our earth, but it ultimately can save individuals thousands of dollars.  Even MSN is jumping on the bandwagon with this year’s debut of their...

What is Your Team Model?

By Jami Miedema Currently, I am engaged in a management course aimed at helping individuals work in a team environment.  After several sessions, each team was asked to produce a team model incorporating key points they deemed critical to the function of their group. ...

Trusty Methods for Trusty Results

By Jami Miedema The study has been conducted, the homework has been done, and the industries that will thrive in your community are clearly spelled out. You’ve finally reached the middle of your economic development strategy! The next step in the process is to find...

How to Work a Room

By Jami Miedema As a business major at a local university, I’ve been to my fair share of seminars, social events, and development activities aimed to help students transition into the professional sphere.  While the information I’ve learned is of value, I’ve had...