by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker One of the biggest challenges facing economic development today is staffing growing companies with the talent and skilled workers they need. During this month’s Professional Learning Lab webinar we heard Rajeev Thakur, Managing Director of Consulting... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Saurav Rajbhandari Since the early 90s, call centers have been shifting facilities to countries like India, China, and Philippines. The main reason for call centers being attracted to developing countries are the cheaper labor rates, availability of workforce, and... by Brittany Ryzenga | Sep 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
By Jami Gibson Mobile apps and online purchasing are making it easier than ever to acquire the goods we want and need. However, once we submit our orders, it turns into a waiting game. Retailers are now competing based on delivery time, with many attempting... by Brittany Ryzenga | May 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
By Dean Whittaker What would it take to create a community within which companies would pay a premium to locate rather than seeking incentives to do so? In other words, what would these places need to have and be to compel companies to compete for the privilege to be... 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...