Serving Others

By Jami Miedema The holiday season is here, and again we are reminded to take time to focus on family and friends, the giving of time and resources, and reflecting on the many blessings we’ve been afforded. It is also the time of year in which we are made aware of...

Wow Your New Business Prospects!

By Jami Miedema Whittaker Associates’ clients are in the business of selling – selling products, services, buildings, and communities. So it goes without saying that marketing plays a big role in attracting potential buyers. Daily, we are bombarded with marketing...

America's "Dying" Cities

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...

Achieving Work-Life Balance

By Jami Miedema I think most of us, at one time or another, have struggled with the issue of work-life balance. Sometimes I find myself wishing there were more hours in the day to finish my many tasks both at work and home. Other days, I wonder why I didn’t use my...

Recession-Resistant Industries

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...